Acceptance rate
44.5%
Bennington College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
This private college in Vermont enrolls 880 students and admits about 44% of applicants. It's particularly strong in visual and performing arts, which accounts for 44% of degrees awarded. While the sticker price is $82,968, the average net price after aid drops to $32,497. The 6-year graduation rate is 71%, with a first-year retention rate of 82%.
Enrollment
880
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
71%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1291 – 1403
ACT (composite)
30 – 32
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$18,480
family income
$30–48k
$18,012
family income
$48–75k
$22,336
family income
$75–110k
$25,508
family income
$110k+
$44,625
family income
25% receive Pell grants
50% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Bennington College graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Visual & Performing Arts
43.8%
English
17.2%
Foreign Languages
4.7%
Social Sciences
4.7%
Computer Science
3.1%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,289
Earnings (6 yr)
$24,711
Completion
71%
Retention
82%
Median debt
$26,000
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bennington College?
Bennington College has an acceptance rate of 44.5%, making it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Bennington College?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1291 and 1403 on the SAT. The ACT range is 30–32.
How much does Bennington College actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $18,480 per year, rising to $44,625 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into Bennington College?
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