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Bennett College Admission Requirements

Greensboro, North Carolina

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Your chances of getting into Bennett College for Women

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

44.6%
Admission Difficulty for Bennett College for Women
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Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Bennett College is 44.6%.  Its admission rate is the 9th lowest in North Carolina and the 199th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Bennett College and can you get accepted?

Bennett College is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 465 out of the 1,042 who applied were admitted.

Bennett College for Women typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.74. 6% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Bennett College?

45% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Bennett College for Women you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.74 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school

Bennett College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.74*

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Bennett College for Women?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Bennett College are to have around a 2.74 high school GPA. You can get into Bennett College with below average high school grades.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Bennett College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Bennett College is 2.74 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #51 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Bennett College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.7 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 2.74 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Bennett College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Bennett College for Women. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 13% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

13%
SAT Scores for Bennett College for Women
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SAT Scores for Bennett College for Women
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Bennett College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

3%
ACT Scores for Bennett College for Women
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
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ACT Scores for Bennett College for Women
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Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Bennett College for Women admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,042 0 1,042
Accepted 465 0 465
Acceptance Rate 45% NaN 45%
Enrolled 30 0 30
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 6% NaN 6%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bennett College for Women is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bennett College for Women and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bennett College for Women Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Bennett College for Women
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197993 IPEDS survey data for Bennett College for Women.

Last updated February 24, 2024