More selective than 78% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
12% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Bennett College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Bennett College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Bennett College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 410 | 580 |
| SAT math | 410 | 480 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 820 | 1060 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Bennett College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 51% | 410–580 | 410–480 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 34% | 453–508 | 405–438 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Bennett College compared with other North Carolina colleges?
Bennett College has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 42% | 85% | $17,303 |
| 10 | Brevard College | 42% | 49% | $23,509 |
| 11 | Johnson C Smith University | 45% | 34% | $20,894 |
| 12 | North Carolina A & T State University | 50% | 57% | $10,846 |
| 13 | Bennett College | 51% | 25% | $28,299 |
| 14 | Manna University | 53% | 80% | $15,210 |
| 15 | Livingstone College | 59% | 28% | $13,479 |
| 16 | Carolinas College of Health Sciences | 60% | 100% | — |
| 17 | Queens University of Charlotte | 62% | 61% | $30,857 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Bennett College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Bennett College admissions questions
What is the Bennett College acceptance rate?
Bennett College accepts 51% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 243 of 723 applicants were admitted.
Does Bennett College require the SAT or ACT?
Bennett College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 12% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Bennett College?
The middle 50% of Bennett College enrolled first-year students scored 820–1060 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Bennett College?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (49 of 243).
Is Bennett College getting harder to get into?
Bennett College accepted 51% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 34% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Bennett College overview