59%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 741 |
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| Declined | + 495 |
| Total Received | 1,236 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Emerson College | Boston, MA |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Pace University | New York, NY |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY |
| SAT | 3080 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 4296 |
Bennington College, founded in 1932, is a private liberal arts institution.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 805 |
| Established in | 1932 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
440-acre campus located in Bennington (population: 15,764), 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
| Application fee | $60 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application 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 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
59%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 741 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 495 |
| Total Received | 1,236 |
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Hung Bui
Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
P: 800 833-6845
F: 802 440-4320
admissions@bennington.edu
| Tuition | $51,240 |
| Room | $8,150 |
| Board | $6,890 |
| Additional fees | $680 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $67,960 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $39,260 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $28,700 |
79%
$39,260
Need-based
| Federal | $859,785 |
| State | $26,208 |
| Institutional | $12,978,320 |
| Other external | $322,130 |
| Total | $14,186,443 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $0 |
| State | $0 |
| Institutional | $5,440,704 |
| Other external | $330,797 |
| Total | $5,771,501 |
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15%
Transfer applicants accepted
81%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Required of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
64
Minimum transfers must complete
64
Not Reported
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 27 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Bosnia & Herzogovina Ecuador India Nepal Pakistan Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Kate Child
Director of the First-Year Experience and International Student Services
kchlld@bennington.edu
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