56%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 829 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 636 |
| Total Received | 1,465 |
| SAT | 3080 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 4296 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Bronxville, NY |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Willamette University | Salem, OR |
| Reed College | Portland, OR |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA |
| Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY |
| Mills College | Oakland, CA |
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Bennington College, founded in 1932, is a private liberal arts institution. Its 440-acre campus is located in southwestern Vermont, at the foot of the Green Mountains.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 851 |
| 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
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| Application fee | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
56%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 829 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 636 |
| Total Received | 1,465 |
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
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Hung Bui
Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
P: 800 833-6845
F: 802 440-4320
admissions@bennington.edu
82%
$41,595
| Tuition | $53,160 |
| Room | $8,460 |
| Board | $7,150 |
| Additional fees | $700 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $70,470 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $41,595 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $28,875 |
Need-based
| Federal | $847,541 |
| State | $25,723 |
| Institutional | $14,191,719 |
| Other external | $355,588 |
| Total | $15,420,571 |
|---|
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $5,932,991 |
| Other external | $583,719 |
| Total | $6,516,710 |
|---|
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FAFSA
February 15
Institution's own financial aid form
February 15
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
February 15
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
February 15
Other
February 15
FAFSA
Institution's own financial aid form
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
Other
P: 802 440-4325
F: 802 440-4880
finaid@bennington.edu
Heather Clifford
Director of Financial Aid
hclifford@benningtoh.edu
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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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
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Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 27 |
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| 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 |
Kate Child
Director of the First-Year Experience and International Student Services
kchlld@bennington.edu
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