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Students attend Bennington in Bennington, Vermont, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Bennington degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from Bennington is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in music, art studies, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, and liberal arts.
Bennington is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 610. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 640. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 725 students at Bennington (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Bennington has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Bennington offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Bennington College
One College Drive
Bennington, VT 05201-6003
General Phone: (802) 442-5401
Admissions Phone: (800) 833-6845
Financial Aid Phone: (802) 440-4325
http://www.bennington.edu
Bennington awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 95 | English language and literature, English, social services, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, anthropology, history, foreign languages and literature, ... |
| Art Studies | 26 | visual and performing arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 17 | drama, theatre design, dance, directing, various performing arts, playwriting and screenwriting |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 13 | photography, film studies, cinematography |
| Music | 12 | music, music theory and composition |
| Science | 11 | biological and physical sciences, biology, physics, ecology |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | French language teaching, education, English teaching, music teaching, early childhood education, teacher ed |
| Design | 3 | design and applied arts |
| Architecture And Planning | 3 | architecture, environmental design |
| Fine Arts | 2 | sculpture, ceramics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child development, public policy analysis |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Media | 0 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
Number of programs and degrees for Bennington in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 138 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 52 | 13 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Bennington had a total enrollment of 725 students (711 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 21% |
| Massachusetts | 10% |
| California | 9% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Maine | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Bennington offers campus housing for 610 of its 711 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Bennington, Vermont for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Vermont 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 | 723 | 445 | 62% | 137 | 31% |
| Men | 248 | 124 | 50% | 42 | 34% |
| Women | 475 | 321 | 68% | 95 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 833-6845
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,570 |
| Room and board | $ 8,320 |
| Room charge | $ 4,460 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,418 |
Financial Aid:
Bennington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 368200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (802) 440-4325
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 39 | $54,403 | 27 | $53,451 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $54,403 | 27 | $53,451 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Environmental Design/Architecture
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bennington Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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