Bennington College

https://www.bennington.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$65,398

2.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$34,220

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

44.5%

2,996 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

927

94.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

71.2%

141 Graduates

About

Bennington College is a higher education institution located in Bennington County, VT. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Bennington College were Other English Language & Literature (40 degrees awarded), General Dance (2 degrees), and General Public Policy Analysis (1 degrees).

In 2024, 238 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bennington College. 68.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (155 degrees), 7.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bennington College is $65,398, which is $37,220 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bennington College is $65,398, which is $37,220 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,220.

In 2024, 96% of undergraduate students attending Bennington College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$65,398

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bennington College was $65,398. The cost of tuition at Bennington College is $37,220 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

Average Net Price

$34,220

2024 Value

2.53%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Bennington College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,220. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bennington College grew by 2.53%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bennington 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

$18,640

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bennington College was of $18,640 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 23% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Bennington College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.49% with respect to 2023, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bennington 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

Bennington College received 2,996 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.05% annual growth. Out of those 2,996 applicants, 1,334 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 44.5% acceptance rate.

There were 927 students enrolled at Bennington College in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bennington College has an overall enrollment yield of 11.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

44.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,334

Accepted Out of 2,996

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bennington College was 44.5% (1,334 admissions from 2,996 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 48%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.05%, while admissions declined by 1.69%.

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

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Bennington 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

Bennington College had a total enrollment of 927 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bennington College is 874 students and the part-time enrollment is 53. This means that 94.3% of students enrolled at Bennington College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bennington College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.1% White, 7.98% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% Two or More Races, 4.31% Black or African American, 2.27% Asian, and 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bennington College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.1%), followed by White Male (16.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.83%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.5%), followed by White Male (18%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bennington College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 927 students. The full-time enrollment at Bennington College is 874 and the part-time enrollment is 53. This means that 94.3% of students enrolled at Bennington 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 Bennington College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

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 Bennington College was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Bennington College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
594 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
74 enrolled students
Two or More Races
51 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bennington College is 64.1% White, 7.98% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% Two or More Races, 4.31% Black or African American, 2.27% Asian, and 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 37 students (3.99%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 90 more women than men received degrees from Bennington College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bennington College is white (155 degrees awarded). There were 7.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Bennington College is Other English Language & Literature (40 degrees awarded), followed by General Dance (2 degrees) and General Public Policy Analysis (1 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bennington College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (71 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (82 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bennington College are Elementary & middle school teachers (212,856 people), Other managers (198,928 people), Postsecondary teachers (159,509 people), Secondary school teachers (153,158 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (124,953 people).

The most specialized majors at Bennington College in 2024 are English (71 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (82 degrees), Language & Linguistics (14 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (4 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (7 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 Bennington College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Bennington College are English (71 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (82 degrees), Language & Linguistics (14 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (4 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bennington College are Elementary & secondary schools (524,045 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (349,009 people), Computer Systems Design (174,122 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (127,622 people), and Legal services (114,642 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

General Visual & Performing Arts
27 degrees awarded
General Literature
18 degrees awarded
General Drama & Theater Arts
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bennington College was General Visual & Performing Arts with 27 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

164

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Bennington College, which is 0.451 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (164).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Bennington College in General Visual & Performing Arts, which is 0.5 times less than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Bennington College in Other English Language & Literature, which is 4 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

63%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 63% of students graduating from Bennington College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% 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)

White
155 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bennington College is white (155 degrees awarded). There were 7.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

4.62% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
170 degrees awarded
White Female
165 degrees awarded
White Female
154 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bennington College is white female (170 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (165 degrees).

Operations

Bennington College has an endowment valued at nearly $48.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.13M (10.5%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Bennington College had a total salary expenditure of 53.8M. Bennington College employs 61 No academic ranks. Most academics at Bennington College are Female No academic rank (34), and Male No academic rank (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bennington College are: Service, with 48 employees, Management, with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees.

Endowment

$48.9M

2024 Endowment

20.1%

growth from 2023

Bennington College has an endowment valued at about $48.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bennington College grew 20.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $521k lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bennington 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

$23.9M

2024 Salaries

6.11%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Bennington College paid a median of $23.9M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($53.8M) and a 6.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.24% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.89% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.52M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Bennington College paid a total of $5.52M to 61 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.1% 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 Bennington College were Service with 48 employees, Management with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees.

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