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Bennington College
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Annual Tuition
$64,644
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
48.0%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
67.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$38,289
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Bennington College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Bennington, VT. With a competitive tuition profile of $64,644, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 67.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
48.0%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$258,576
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
31.2 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$8,289
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
-$175,686
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
-$92,796
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Bennington College is $26,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$64,644
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
85.0%
Success
67.9%
In-State Cost
$64,644
Age 25+ Students
5.9%
Carnegie Class
Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences
Working at 6yr
98 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Bennington
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$936
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,006
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,241
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Bennington metropolitan area.