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Students attend Bennett in Greensboro, North Carolina, 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 media, science, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 360. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 360 and 430. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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 572 students at Bennett (as of 2005). 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) 273-4431
Admissions Phone: (336) 370-8624
Financial Aid Phone: (336) 517-2205
http://www.bennett.edu
Bennett awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | English, interdisciplinary studies, political science, sociology |
| Media | 9 | mass communication |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | English teaching, elementary school teaching, mental retardation education, middle school teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Business And Management | 1 | business management, accounting, fashion merchandising |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | stagecraft |
Number of programs and degrees for Bennett in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 68 | 21 |
Bennett is a historically black college.
In 2005, Bennett had a total enrollment of 572 students (568 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Black | 95% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 20% |
| Maryland | 10% |
| District of Columbia | 9% |
| California | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| New York | 5% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Bennett offers campus housing for 544 of its 568 (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 | 939 | 536 | 57% | 205 | 38% |
| Women | 939 | 536 | 57% | 205 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 360 | 430 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 19 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 81% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (336) 370-8624
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,664 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,664 |
| Room and board | $ 5,850 |
| Room charge | $ 2,913 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,937 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (336) 517-2205
Bennett has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 5 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $45,588 | 5 | $44,527 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $44,188 | 10 | $44,974 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $38,233 | 12 | $39,411 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $32,330 | 5 | $32,693 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $40,237 | 32 | $40,899 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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