At a glance
Average net price
$30,947
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
71.2%
Admission rate
45%
Undergrad size
780
In-state tuition
$66,262
Out-of-state tuition
$66,262
Cost of attendance
$87,284
Median earnings (10y)
$38,289
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,364
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 82.0%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (73% of credentials).
- STEM11%
- Humanities & arts73%
- Social sciences14%
- Trades & services2%
- ~341 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English17.2%~134 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences4.7%~37 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.1%~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology3.1%~24 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Architecture1.6%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication1.6%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.8%~6 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | Master's | 103 | $41,354 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 63 | $14,867 | $27,000 |
| Literature. | Bachelor's | 51 | $20,202 | $27,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 42 | $15,302 | $26,445 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 29 | $21,599 | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Bennington College
Bennington College is a small institution located in Bennington, Vermont, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 780 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, English, Foreign languages.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Bennington College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $30,947 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $66,262 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $87,284 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 71.2%, a strong completion outcome. 82.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $38,289 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Bennington College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, English, Foreign languages. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (73% of credentials), social sciences (14% of credentials), stem (11% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Bennington College accepts 45% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,364.
Location & campus
Set in Bennington, Vermont (town), Bennington College draws students from across Vermont and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Bennington College
Q.How much does Bennington College cost?
The average net price at Bennington College is $30,947 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $87,284.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Bennington College?
Bennington College has a 6-year graduation rate of 71.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Bennington College?
Bennington College admits 45% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Bennington College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bennington College graduate earns $38,289 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Bennington College?
Published tuition is $66,262 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Bennington College located?
Bennington College is located in Bennington, Vermont (ZIP 05201).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Bennington College at their official website.