Bennett College for Women

A historically black women’s college, Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, North Carolina offers rigorous academics and many opportunities for women to become empowered leaders.

Examples of majors available at Bennett include Arts Management, Business Administration, Global Studies, Political Science, Social Work, Performing Arts, Religious Studies, Africana Women’s Studies, Electrical Engineering and Education. There is also a nursing degree, which is undertaken collaboratively through Howard University.

Opportunities for developing leadership skills abound at Bennett. Student organizations encompass honor societies and numerous academic, feminist and socio-political focused groups.

Since it is a Methodist school, there are also religious organizations and services.

Freshman applicants must complete an essay and submit transcripts, recommendation letters and SAT or ACT scores. Transfer applicants are not required to take standardized tests.

Financial aid is available to eligible students through school, federal, private and other sources. There are also tuition waiver or reduction programs for those afflicted with certain economic and other challenges, such as dislocated workers and foster youth.