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Bennington, founded in 1932, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 550-acre campus is located on a former farm in the Green Mountains and includes original farm buildings converted to classrooms and studios.

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Private
studentType
Coed
697
Undergraduates
238
Men - 34.1%
460
Women - 65.9%
102
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
60% of 1,382 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.51
SAT Math
580-670 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
660-730 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
25-31 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$83,168
Tuition and Fees
$61,448
Room and Board
$17,720
Average Percent of Need Met
86%
Average Freshman Award
$49,496
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$26,173
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
34%
10-19
56%
20-29
8%
30-39
0%
40-49
0%
50-99
1%
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Bennington Population
14,897
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Albany, NY
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
80% of all students
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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International Students
Not reported
First-Year Students Returning
79.8%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
61.3%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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