Bennington College
Bennington, VT
48%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,357 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 1,468 |
| Total Received | 2,825 |
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Founded in 1932, Bennington College is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its interdisciplinary approach to learning and its focus on creative arts and the humanities. It is located on a 440-acre campus in Bennington, Vermont—20 miles from Albany, New York.
| Official website | Visit website |
|---|---|
| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 867 |
| Established in | 1932 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
440-acre campus located in Bennington (population: 15,003), 40 miles from Albany, NY. Air, bus, and train serve Albany. School operates shuttle service when Green Mountain Express is not running and van service to Williamstown.
Bennington College
1 College Drive
Bennington, VT
05201
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| Application fee | $0 |
|---|---|
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | December 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
48%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,357 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 1,468 |
| Total Received | 2,825 |
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
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99%
$48,846
| Tuition | $64,644 |
| Housing | $10,120 |
| Food | $8,520 |
| Additional fees | $2,800 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $87,284 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $48,846 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $38,438 |
Need-based
| Federal | $1,023,268 |
| State | $23,581 |
| Institutional | $15,981,485 |
| Other external | $707,981 |
| Total | $17,736,315 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $6,490,169 |
| Other external | $1,337,274 |
| Total | $7,827,443 |
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| Net Price Calculator | Visit calculator |
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P: 802 440-4325
F: 802 440-4880
finaid@bennington.edu
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| Acting |
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| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects |
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| Anthropology, General |
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| Anthropology, Other |
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| Applied Linguistics |
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| Applied Mathematics, General |
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| Applied Psychology |
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| Archives/Archival Administration |
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| Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
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| Art/Art Studies, General |
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| Astronomy |
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| Astrophysics |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biological and Physical Sciences |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
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| Botany/Plant Biology |
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| Business/Managerial Economics |
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| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics |
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| Chemistry, General |
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| Child Development |
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| Chinese Language and Literature |
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| Cinematography and Film/Video Production |
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| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics |
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| Community Organization and Advocacy |
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| Computer and Information Sciences, General |
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| Computer Graphics |
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| Computer Science |
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| Creative Writing |
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| Cultural Anthropology |
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| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis |
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| Dance, General |
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| Data Science, General |
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| Design and Visual Communications, General |
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| Development Economics and International Development |
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| Developmental and Child Psychology |
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| Digital Arts |
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| Directing and Theatrical Production |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
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| Drawing |
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| Ecology |
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| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics |
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| Economics, General |
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| Economics, Other |
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| Education, General |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
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| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other |
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| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies |
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| Evolutionary Biology |
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| Film/Cinema/Media Studies |
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| Fine/Studio Arts, General |
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| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other |
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| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other |
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| French Language and Literature |
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| Game and Interactive Media Design |
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| General Literature |
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| General Studies |
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| Geography |
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| Geology/Earth Science, General |
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| Graphic Design |
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| History, General |
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| Hydrology and Water Resources Science |
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| Intermedia/Multimedia |
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| International Relations and Affairs |
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| International/Globalization Studies |
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| Italian Language and Literature |
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| Japanese Language and Literature |
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| Jewish/Judaic Studies |
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| Language Interpretation and Translation |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
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| Linguistics |
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| Mathematical Biology |
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| Mathematics, General |
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| Medical Anthropology |
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| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Museology/Museum Studies |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Music Technology |
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| Music Theory and Composition |
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| Music, General |
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| Music, Other |
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| Musicology and Ethnomusicology |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Non-Professional Legal Studies, Other |
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| Painting |
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| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution |
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| Philosophy |
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| Photography |
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| Physical Sciences, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Playwriting and Screenwriting |
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| Political Science and Government, General |
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| Political Science and Government, Other |
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| Psychology, General |
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| Psychology, Other |
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| Public Health, General |
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| Public Policy Analysis, General |
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| Recording Arts Technology/Technician |
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| Religion/Religious Studies |
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| Robotics Technology/Technician |
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| Sculpture |
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| Social Psychology |
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| Social Sciences, General |
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| Social Sciences, Other |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Sound Arts |
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| Spanish Language and Literature |
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| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology |
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| Theatre Literature, History and Criticism |
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| Visual and Performing Arts, General |
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| Visual and Performing Arts, Other |
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| Voice and Opera |
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| Writing, General |
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17
Transfer applicants enrolled
2%
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | |
|---|---|
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| High school transcript | Required of All |
| Interview | Required of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
64
Minimum transfers must complete
64
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 60 |
|---|---|
| Countries most often represented |
Bosnia And Herzegovina China India Nepal Pakistan Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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