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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.
The school is known for its programs in construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
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.
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.
North Bennet Street School
39 North Bennet St
Boston, MA 02113-1914
http://www.nbss.org
North Bennet Street School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 50 | musical instrument repair, jewelrymaking, locksmith |
| Production Trades | 26 | furniture design, precision production |
| Construction Trades | 24 | carpentry |
Number of programs and degrees for North Bennet Street School in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 52 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 3 |
In 2005, North Bennet Street School had a total enrollment of 152 students (152 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 95% |
| Women | 5% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 56% |
| Connecticut | 13% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| California | 6% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50 | 22 | 44% | 20 | 91% |
| Men | 44 | 20 | 45% | 19 | 95% |
| Women | 6 | 2 | 33% | 1 | 50% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Financial Aid:
North Bennet Street School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2197900)
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Bennet Street School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
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