Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
48.04%
SAT Average
1,358
ACT Range
30-32
Bennington College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 48.04%. This means approximately 480 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 759 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
48.04%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $64,644 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $64,644 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $82,968 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $31,918 | State avg: $27,888. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 21.24% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 49.42% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Bennington College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$64,644
Room and board
$18,640
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$2,800
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$82,968
Average net price
$31,918
Average aid coverage
62%
$51,050 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Bennington College pays approximately $31,918 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Vermont average of $27,888 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Bennington College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Vermont and national averages.
Bennington College net price
$31,918
Vermont average
$27,888
National average
$17,506
Bennington College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $64,644 and average net price at $31,918. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$64,644
Current net price
$31,918
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
66.67%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$38,289
Undergraduates
759
10-Year Median Earnings - Bennington College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Bennington College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Bennington College?
Undergraduates
759
Completion rate
66.67%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
21.24%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
49.42%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 21.24% of Bennington College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 49.42% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Bennington College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Bennington College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Bennington College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Bennington College is listed at One College Drive, Bennington, VT 05201-6003. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Bennington College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington College | 48.04% | $64,644 | $31,918 | $38,289 |
| Middlebury College | 10.37% | $65,280 | $25,934 | $76,310 |
| Norwich University | 73.61% | $49,600 | $25,600 | $65,575 |
| University of Vermont | 60.02% | $43,890 | $20,860 | $62,472 |
| Saint Michael's College | 91.85% | $50,040 | $30,033 | $61,317 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennington College's acceptance rate?
Bennington College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 48.04%.
How much is Bennington College tuition?
Bennington College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $64,644.
What is Bennington College's average net price?
Bennington College's average net price in the local dataset is $31,918.
What does Bennington College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $18,950 for Bennington College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Bennington College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,289 for Bennington College.
Is Bennington College accredited?
Bennington College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Bennington College?
The local dataset lists 759 undergraduate students at Bennington College.
What percentage of Bennington College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Bennington College in the local dataset is 21.24%.
What is the federal loan rate at Bennington College?
The federal loan rate for Bennington College in the local dataset is 49.42%.
Where should I verify Bennington College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Bennington College or the latest official federal education data.