Bennington College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2958 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 832 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 764 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 4 of 1 | In Bennington |
| # 1355 of 14,131 | For Art History |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
45%
Average SAT
1,347
Average ACT
31
Avg. cost to attend
$34,220 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
797
Graduates
130
Male:Female Ratio
26:74
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Bennington College has an acceptance rate of 45% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Applicants | 2,996 | 1,125 | 1,854 |
| Admissions | 1,334 | 271 | 1,051 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 153 | 33 | 117 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 64% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 12% |
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 8% |
| â– Black or African American | 4% |
| â– Two or more races | 6% |
| â– Unknown | 4% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Bennington College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Bennington College majors
Bennington College has granted 128 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, and 41 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bennington College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | - | 38 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 17 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 17 | - |
| General Literature | 11 | - |
| Creative Writing | 10 | - |
| Music, General | 9 | - |
| Dance, General | 4 | 2 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | - |
| Computer Science | 4 | - |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 3 | - |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | - |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 3 | - |
| Philosophy | 3 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | - |
| Psychology, General | 3 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 2 | - |
| Architecture | 2 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | - |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | - |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 | - |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | 1 |
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | - |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | - |
| Anthropology, General | 1 | - |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 1 | - |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 | - |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | - |
| Costume Design | 1 | - |
| Data Science, General | 1 | - |
| Education, General | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | - |
| Environmental Science | 1 | - |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | - |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other | 1 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | - |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | - |
| Linguistics | 1 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | - |
| Museology & Museum Studies | 1 | - |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | - |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | - |
| Science & Health & Environmental Journalism | 1 | - |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 128 | 41 |
Publications & Citations
Bennington College has published 814 scientific papers with 13,758 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, History, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
87 Notable alumni
1. Emily Mason
1932-2019 (aged 87)
painter
artist
Emily Mason was an American abstract painter and printmaker. Mason developed her individual approach to the Abstract Expressionist and color field painting traditions with her veils of color and spontaneous gestural mark. Mason was born and raised in New York City, where she lived and worked until her death.
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2. Miranda Kennedy
1975-. (aged 51)
journalist
writer
Miranda Kennedy is an American journalist and writer. Her first book, Sideways on a Scooter: Life and Love in India, was published by Random House in 2011. Part memoir, part reported nonfiction, it tells the story of several Indian women to describe the slow pace of social and cultural change in India. The book received praise from The Washington Post,...
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3. Jules Rosskam
1979-. (aged 47)
film producer
cinematographer
film screenwriter
film editor
executive producer
Jules Rosskam is an American filmmaker, artist, and educator. His films, which include transparent, against a trans narrative (2008), Thick Relations (2012), and Paternal Rites (2018), have helped shape the discussion around transgender narratives in 21st century film. Rosskam is also a noted fine artist, lecturer, and professor. He is currently assistant professor of visual arts at the University of...
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4. J. R. Mitchell
1937-2004 (aged 67)
jazz drummer
music educator
recording artist
James Roland "J. R." Mitchell was an American jazz drummer and educator who sought to promote awareness of the African American music experience. In the early 1980s, jazz journalist and Washington Post music critic W. Royal Stokes wrote, "J. R. Mitchell is the renaissance man of jazz."
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All 87 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Bennington
Founded
1932
Academic calendar
September to June
Total staff
304
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
One College Drive Bennington, Vermont, 05201-6003 United States
City Population
15,000
Phone
8024425401
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