Bennington College

    Bennington, VT · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1290–1400
    Median ~1350
    Acceptance rate
    45%
    Enrollment
    780
    ACT middle 50%
    30–32

    What the numbers say about Bennington

    • The reported middle 50% spans 110 points, from 1290 to 1400. A planning score near or above 1440 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 45% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 71% completion rate and $38,289 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1350 SAT scorePlan for a 1450Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $66,262
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $66,262
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $38,289
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    71%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1290 and 1400. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1440 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1400 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1350 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1290 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Bennington's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL1260–139046%
    Clemson UniversityClemson, SC1240–141038%
    University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT1210–144052%
    Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA1240–144079%
    Bentley UniversityWaltham, MA1280–143045%
    Providence CollegeProvidence, RI1250–139051%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Bennington?

    Bennington College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1290–1400, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1440 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Bennington's acceptance rate?

    Bennington College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 45%.

    How much does it cost to attend Bennington?

    Published tuition is approximately $66,262 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Bennington test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Bennington College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.bennington.edu

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