Bennington College
Liberal arts college · Bennington, VT · 780 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
45%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1291–1403
ACT (middle 50%)
30–32
Average net price
$31,507
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$90,170
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
70%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Bennington College?
Bennington College accepts about 45 of every 100 applicants (45%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1291 and 1403 on the SAT. A score at or above 1403 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1291, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 30–32.
The latest federal data says Bennington College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bennington College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Bennington College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $90,170 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $31,507 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $68,746 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$68,746
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$68,746
- Room & board$19,826
- Total cost of attendance$90,170
- Average net price after grants$31,507
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, English, Biology.
Bennington College FAQ
- What is Bennington College's acceptance rate?
- 45% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Bennington College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1291–1403. Aim for 1403 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Bennington College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 30–32.
- Is Bennington College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Bennington College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bennington College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Bennington College cost?
- About $90,170 a year before aid; $31,507 on average after grants.
- What is Bennington College's FAFSA school code?
- 003682. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Bennington College receives your information.
- What is Bennington College's graduation rate?
- 70% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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