More selective than 86% of Vermont colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
17% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Bennington 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.
Bennington 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, Bennington College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 703 | 750 |
| SAT math | 588 | 653 |
| ACT composite | 30 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1291 | 1403 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Bennington College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 45% | 703–750 | 588–653 | 30–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 48% | 690–740 | 600–673 | 30–32 | 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 Bennington College compared with other Vermont colleges?
Bennington College has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 8 Vermont colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlebury College | 11% | 91% | $31,483 |
| 2 | Bennington College | 45% | 71% | $30,947 |
| 3 | Landmark College | 49% | 43% | $56,954 |
| 4 | University of Vermont | 65% | 79% | $19,343 |
| 5 | Norwich University | 74% | 60% | $22,257 |
| 6 | Vermont State University | 82% | 47% | $18,212 |
| 7 | Champlain College | 83% | 65% | $35,860 |
| 8 | Saint Michael's College | 85% | 73% | $25,239 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Vermont colleges →
Who enrolls at Bennington College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Bennington College admissions questions
What is the Bennington College acceptance rate?
Bennington College accepts 45% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,357 of 2,825 applicants were admitted.
Does Bennington College require the SAT or ACT?
Bennington College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 17% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Bennington College?
The middle 50% of Bennington College enrolled first-year students scored 1291–1403 on the SAT and 30–32 on the ACT. 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 Bennington College?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (216 of 1,357).
Is Bennington College getting harder to get into?
Bennington College accepted 45% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 48% 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 Bennington College overview