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Bennington College (Bennington)
- One College Drive
- Bennington, VT 05201
- OPEID College Code: 00368200
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- General Phone: (802) 442-5401
- President: Elizabeth Coleman
- Website: www.bennington.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 723
- College Alias: Bennington
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate, Arts & Sciences Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 340 | 672 | 1,012 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 178 (52%) | 455 (68%) | 633 (63%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 56 (31%) | 148 (33%) | 204 (32%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 123 | 60% |
| ACT ® Exam | 31 | 15% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 580 | 700 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | 580 | 690 |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 25 | 32 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 28 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 16% | 6% | 67% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,325 | $4,153 | $2,300 | $20,497 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 242 | 272 | 180 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $36,800 | $35,250 | $33,570 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $36,800 | $35,250 | $33,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,380 | $8,730 | $8,320 |
| Other Expenses | $2,175 | $2,050 | $2,418 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $49,155 | $46,830 | $45,108 |
| Out of State | $49,155 | $46,830 | $45,108 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $37,600 | $36,050 | $34,370 |
| Out of State | $37,600 | $36,050 | $34,370 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $37,600 | $36,050 | $34,370 |
| Out of State | $37,600 | $36,050 | $34,370 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 723 Undergraduate: 583 Graduate: 140
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 226 Female: 497
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 189 Female: 394
- Graduate Gender Male: 37 Female: 103
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 704 Part-Time: 19
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 581 Part-Time: 2
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 123 Part-Time: 17
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 23 | 3% |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 13 | 2% |
| Asian | 18 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2% |
| White | 614 | 85% |
| Unknown | 41 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 273 | 38% |
| Ages 20-21 | 217 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 100 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 31 | 4% |
| Ages 30-34 | 26 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 17 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 32 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 23 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 334 | 236 | 98 |
| Faculty Status | 85 | 63 | 22 |
| Graduate Assistants | 4 | - | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 107 | 61 | 46 |
| Primarily Instruction | 102 | 60 | 42 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 46 | 39 | 7 |
| Other Professionals | 57 | 39 | 18 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 124 | 97 | 27 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 47 | 39 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 9 | 9 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 57 | 45 | 12 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,982 (60) | $65,293 (33) | $62,380 (27) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $35,000 (1) | $35,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $35,000 (1) | $35,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,403 (61) | $64,215 (34) | $62,380 (27) |
| Instructor | $28,637 (1) | $28,637 (1) | - (-) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 57% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 56% |
| Female | 57% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 45% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| White | 58% |
| Unknown | 40% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 50% |
| 5 Years | 56% |
| 6 Years | 57% |
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