Bennington College

Bennington College is a small private non-profit liberal arts college located in Bennington, Vermont, with an undergraduate enrollment of 780. The curriculum is structured around a broad-based liberal arts and sciences education, emphasizing critical thinking, written communication, and interdisciplinary inquiry with close faculty-student engagement across small classes. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Vermont postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 45% acceptance rate, admission is moderately selective. Admission is competitive but accessible, with 45% of applicants receiving offers each year. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $22,336 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 69%, 24 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $38,289. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.