Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Bennington, Vermont |
| Online | bennington.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in the rural southwestern corner of Vermont, Bennington College occupies a former colonial-era farm estate spanning 440 acres of rolling countryside near the Green Mountains. The campus combines modernist architecture with converted 18th-century farm buildings, including the iconic Barn building that serves as the campus center. Founded in 1932 as a women's college and becoming coeducational in 1969, Bennington is known for its progressive approach to liberal arts education through its student-designed "Plan Process" curriculum, with particular strengths in visual and performing arts, literature, and environmental studies. The college operates on a unique academic calendar that includes an annual winter work term called Field Work Term, during which students pursue internships or independent projects off campus. All students live in residential houses throughout their enrollment, participating in a house-based governance system that is central to campus life.
Ratings
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Value
Bennington is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1260/1370 |
| ACT | 29/33 |
| GPA | 3.51 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $800 |
| Room and Board | $17,720 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $82,968 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 39% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| English and Literature | 11% |
| Foreign Languages | 8% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 6% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024