2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$35,569
Net Price
67%
Admitted
22%
Enrolled
67%
Graduation Rate
10/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Bennington College
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 884. In 2021, there were 7 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
7
Total Enrollment
884
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Bennington College offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 7 |
Total Graduates | 7 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,726 students applied to the Bennington College. The university admitted 67% and 22% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Vermont universities is 5,815. On average, all Vermont institutions admit 69% and 30% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Bennington College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 84%. Compared to all Vermont four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.
The overall graduation rate for Bennington College is 67%, compared to 65% for all Vermont universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 37%.
Compare Bennington to Vermont Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Bennington College to the average of all Vermont four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
Bennington
1,726
Applicants
67%
Percent Admitted
22%
Percent Enrolled
84%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
67%
Graduation Rate
VT Colleges
5,815
Applicants
69%
Percent Admitted
30%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 60 or 45% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 74 or 55% part-time faculty members employed at Bennington College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 60 or 45%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
Bennington
10 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
45%
Percent Full-Time
55%
Percent Part-Time
45%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
VT Colleges
11 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
57%
Percent Full-Time
43%
Percent Part-Time
55%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Bennington College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $58,848, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $23,673 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Bennington College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Bennington College | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $17,210 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,800 |
Total Living Expenses | $20,010 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $58,848 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,000 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $79,858 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $23,673 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $23,673 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Bennington College is $35,569. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Bennington College to all Vermont universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
Bennington
$79,858
Cost to Attend
$44,344
Average Financial Aid
99%
Percent Receiving Aid
$35,569
Net Price
VT Colleges
$55,021
Cost to Attend
$23,614
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$29,771
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 134 or 99%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 581 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $44,344.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 581 | $44,344 |
Pell Grants | 145 | $4,722 |
Federal Student Loans | 318 | $6,250 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Bennington College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
Bennington
581
Grant or Scholarship Aid
56%
Grants or Scholarships
145
Number of Pell Grants
14%
Pell Grants
318
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
VT Colleges
2,132
Grant or Scholarship Aid
55%
Grants or Scholarships
549
Number of Pell Grants
14%
Pell Grants
1,166
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
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