Description

A leader in innovative education, Bennington College is one of the Northeast’s most respected small, progressive liberal arts colleges. At Benington, students may study such varied subjects as Architecture, Conflict Resolution, Environmental Studies, Literature, Playwriting, Sculpture, Social Justice and Teaching.

Unique to Bennington is the integrative method, in which students use different areas of study to examine different themes or questions. At the graduate level Bennington offers some of the country’s most respected master’s programs, including a low-residency MFA in Creative Writing.

Since Bennington is regarded as one of the region’s more reputable schools, lectures, readings and performances by highly regarded authors and scholars are regularly conducted on campus. Other student life offerings include student concerts, dance performances and plays as well as recreational and outdoor activities.

Bennington’s admissions are determined based on various factors including grades, teacher recommendations, a personal statement, a writing sample and extracurricular activities. Submission of SAT scores is optional.

Eligible Bennington students may receive financial aid through grants, loans, work-study or scholarships.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

The Pioneer

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$40,280

Out-of-State Tuition

$40,280

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

808

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
664
Freshman Class
197
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
808

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
82%
Graduate
18%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
3%
Out-of-State
97%

Gender of Students

Women
69%
Men
31%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
91%
Latino
2%
Other
4%

Students State Origin

New York
16%
Massachusetts
11%
New Jersey
8%
California
7%
Pennsylvania
5%
Other
53%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%