Bennington College
tuition & fees
$66,262
graduate tuition & fees
$24,617
acceptance rate
45%
Student Population
927
online students
132
Number of Programs
143
Financial Aid Amount
$52,197
SAT Scores
1,335
Graduation Rate
71%
Bennington College is a Private, 4 years college located in Bennington, Vermont. Bennington ranked 167th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 7th in Vermont Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 927 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Bennington's acceptance rate is 44.53% last year (undergraduate school).
Bennington College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Bennington College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | One College Drive, Bennington, VT 05201-6003 |
| Phone | 802-442-5401 |
| WEB | https://www.bennington.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.bennington.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid |
| Online Application | https://myfinancialaid.bennington.edu/netpartnerstudent/logon.aspx?returnurl=%2fnetpartnerstudent%2fdefault.aspx |
| Financial Aid | https://www.bennington.edu/admissions/apply/financing-your-education |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.bennington.edu/admissions/apply/financing-your-education/tuition-and-fees/net-price-calculator |
| Disability Service | https://www.bennington.edu/academic-services/accommodations-and-support |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Bennington College is 44.53% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.54%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 44.53 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 11.54 % |
Tuition & Fees
Bennington's 2025 tuition & fees is $66,262 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.50% compared to the last year's rate ($64,644).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $24,617. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $66,262 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $24,617 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 927 students have enrolled at Bennington (2024-2025). Among them, 132 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Bennington has 797 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 130 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 927 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 797 |
| Graduate Students | 130 |
| Online Enrollment | 132 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Bennington offers 143 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Bennington
| Number of programs | 143 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |