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North Bennet Street School, Massachusetts

Overview of North Bennet Street School

North Bennet Street School is located in Boston, Massachusetts (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by North Bennet Street School is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

North Bennet Street School Selectivity

North Bennet Street School does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 44% of applicants in 2005. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

The school had 152 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at North Bennet Street School are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"North Bennet Street School's mission is to preserve and advance craft traditions, to promote excellence in crafts, and to train students for careers in traditional trades that use hand skills in concert with developed technology."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting North Bennet Street School

North Bennet Street School
39 North Bennet St
Boston, MA 02113-1914
http://www.nbss.org

North Bennet Street School Programs and Degrees (2005)

North Bennet Street School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair50musical instrument repair, jewelrymaking, locksmith
Production Trades26furniture design, precision production
Construction Trades24carpentry

Number of programs and degrees for North Bennet Street School in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years525
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years483

Student Body

In 2005, North Bennet Street School had a total enrollment of 152 students (152 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men95%
Women5%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White90%
Black2%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
18-193%
20-214%
22-2419%
25-2924%
30-3414%
35-3910%
40-4913%
50-6411%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Massachusetts56%
Connecticut13%
New Hampshire6%
Michigan6%
Pennsylvania6%
California6%
New Jersey6%

North Bennet Street School Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time92 %

North Bennet Street School Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

North Bennet Street School Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total502244%2091%
Men442045%1995%
Women6233%150%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

North Bennet Street School Degree Programs (2005)

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Locksmithing and Safe Repair
Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking

PRODUCTION TRADES
Furniture Design and Manufacturing
Precision Production, Other

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North Bennet Street School Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets North Bennet Street School Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 4%North Bennet Street School Number of degree programs
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%North Bennet Street School % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%North Bennet Street School % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%North Bennet Street School % of degrees in construction trades
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%North Bennet Street School % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%North Bennet Street School Male % of student body
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%North Bennet Street School % of students from other states
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%North Bennet Street School Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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