Bennett College

https://www.bennett.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,640

2024 Average Net Price

$26,990

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

50.7%

608 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

180

96.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

25%

47 Graduates

About

Bennett College is a higher education institution located in Guilford County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bennett College were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (12 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (8 degrees), and General Psychology (7 degrees).

In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bennett College. 100% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (30 degrees), 30 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bennett College is $16,640, which is $−11,538 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bennett College is $16,640, which is $11,538 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,990.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Bennett College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,640

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bennett College was $16,640. The cost of tuition at Bennett College is $−11,538 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bennett College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,990

2024 Value

29%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Bennett College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,990. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bennett College grew by 29%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bennett College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,804

Room and Board

$422

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bennett College was of $9,804 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.74% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $422. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bennett College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Bennett College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.12% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bennett College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Bennett College received 608 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 15.9% annual growth. Out of those 608 applicants, 308 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 50.7% acceptance rate.

There were 180 students enrolled at Bennett College in 2024. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bennett College has an overall enrollment yield of 10.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

50.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

308

Accepted Out of 608

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bennett College was 50.7% (308 admissions from 608 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 33.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 15.9%, while admissions grew by 26.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bennett College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Bennett College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bennett College had a total enrollment of 180 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bennett College is 174 students and the part-time enrollment is 6. This means that 96.7% of students enrolled at Bennett College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bennett College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.1% Black or African American, 17.8% Two or More Races, 2.78% Hispanic or Latino, 0.556% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.556% White, and 0.556% Asian.

Students enrolled at Bennett College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (61.4%), followed by Two or More Races Female (19.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bennett College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 180 students. The full-time enrollment at Bennett College is 174 and the part-time enrollment is 6. This means that 96.7% of students enrolled at Bennett College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bennett College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bennett College was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Bennett College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bennett College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
128 enrolled students
Two or More Races
32 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bennett College is 71.1% Black or African American, 17.8% Two or More Races, 2.78% Hispanic or Latino, 0.556% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.556% White, and 0.556% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4 students (2.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 42 more women than men received degrees from Bennett College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bennett College is black or african american (30 degrees awarded). There were 30 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (1 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bennett College is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (12 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (8 degrees) and General Psychology (7 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bennett College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees awarded), Biology (8 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bennett College are Physicians (534,959 people), Other managers (327,004 people), Postsecondary teachers (255,027 people), Social workers, all other (252,999 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (247,079 people).

The most specialized majors at Bennett College in 2024 are Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees awarded), Biology (8 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (4 degrees), Psychology (7 degrees), and Physical Sciences (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bennett College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Bennett College are Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees awarded), Biology (8 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (4 degrees), Psychology (7 degrees), and Physical Sciences (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bennett College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (856,353 people), Elementary & secondary schools (739,679 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (631,208 people), Outpatient care centers (352,020 people), and Offices of physicians (279,662 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bennett College.

Most Common (2024)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
12 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
8 degrees awarded
General Psychology
7 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bennett College was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bennett College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 0 degrees were awarded to men at Bennett College, which is 0 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (42).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bennett College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to women at Bennett College in Other Multidisciplinary Studies. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 12% of students graduating from Bennett College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
30 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bennett College is black or african american (30 degrees awarded). There were 30 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (1 degrees).

23.8% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
121 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
100 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
99 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bennett College is black or african american female (121 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (100 degrees).

Operations

Bennett College has an endowment valued at nearly $16.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.33M (14.1%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Bennett College had a total salary expenditure of 13.3M. Bennett College employs 11 Assistant professors, 1 Associate professors. Most academics at Bennett College are Female Assistant professor (9), Male Assistant professor (2), and Female Associate professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bennett College are: Management, with 25 employees, Service, with 12 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees.

Endowment

$16.5M

2024 Endowment

7.69%

growth from 2023

Bennett College has an endowment valued at about $16.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bennett College grew 7.69% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bennett College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$3.34M

2024 Salaries

14.9%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Bennett College paid a median of $3.34M in salaries, which represents 25% of their overall expenditure ($13.3M) and a 14.9% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.68% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.93% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$709k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Bennett College paid a total of $709k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bennett College were Management with 25 employees, Service with 12 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees.

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