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Bennett College, which is a historically black college, was founded in 1873 by Albion Tourgee to provide education to freed slaves, but was designated a women’s college in 1926. It is based on a 55 acre campus in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Bennett College offers its undergraduate courses through three academic divisions:
Bennett College also offers academic programs through centers like the Africana Woman Studies and Global Studies. The college encourages extra-curricular activities through Greek letter sororities, civic organizations and academic clubs.
Students of the college are known by the nickname Belles. Notable alumni include Dr. Glendora M. Putnam (first African-American woman to serve as president of YMCA), Belinda Foster (first African-American District Attorney, NC), Maidie Norman (actress) and Sandra Smith (activist).
Students attend Bennett in Greensboro, NC, a medium-sized city. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Bennett is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Bennett is known for its programs in mathematics, science, media, art studies, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Bennett only let in 48% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 360. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 350 and 440.
Bennett maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 678 students at Bennett (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Bennett are female.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Bennett offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Bennett values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
Bennett College For Women
900 E Washington St
Greensboro, NC 27401-3239
General Phone: (336) 517-2100
http://www.bennett.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 21 | interdisciplinary studies, political science, English |
| Business and Management | 18 | business management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | social work |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry |
| Education and Teaching | 10 | elementary school teaching, math teaching, mental retardation education |
| Media | 7 | mass communication |
| Art Studies | 6 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Bennett in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 108 | 15 |
Bennett is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Bennett had a total enrollment of 678 students (672 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 81% |
| (Foreign Students) | 19% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
Bennett offers campus housing for 540 of its 672 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Greensboro, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,293 | 618 | 48% | 223 | 36% |
| Women | 1,293 | 618 | 48% | 223 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 450 |
| SAT Math | 350 | 440 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,648 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,648 |
| Room and board | $ 6,478 |
| Room charge | $ 3,226 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,252 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Bennett participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 291100)
Bennett has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $60,850 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $52,825 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $50,378 | 4 | $50,250 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $42,572 | 20 | $44,610 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 12 | $35,935 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $43,760 | 39 | $43,151 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bennett Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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