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Bennington College

Bennington, Vermont · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$24,711

Acceptance Rate

48%

Graduation Rate

68%

Annual Tuition

$64,644

Quick answer

What is the acceptance rate at Bennington College? 48.0% of applicants are admitted, according to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data (2024-25 College Scorecard release) on CollegeFactbook.com. Graduates of Bennington College earn a median of $38,289 ten years after entry — 29% below the national median. Average SAT score 1364, in-state tuition $64,644.

At a Glance

Total Students

759

Retention Rate

85%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

49%

Median Debt

$26,000

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,364

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

703–750

SAT Math (middle 50%)

588–653

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

30–32

Institution Overview

Bennington College is a private, non-profit institution with 759 students. The college has an acceptance rate of 48% and a graduation rate of 67.9%. The retention rate is 85.1%. The in-state tuition is $64,644, and 49.4% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $21,186. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $24,711, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $38,289. The median debt for students is $26,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$21k

1 YEAR

$25k

5 YEARS

$38k

10 YEARS

Top 98% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Bennington College alumni earn $21,186. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $24,711. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $38,289. The median debt for Bennington College graduates is $26,000.

Bennington College has a 48% acceptance rate and a 67.9% graduation rate. The college retains 85.1% of its students. The in-state tuition is $64,644, and 49.4% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Bennington, Vermont

Bennington, VT 05201-6003

Bennington College is located in Bennington, Vermont. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bennington College has an acceptance rate of 48.0%.