Bennett College

#3150 / #891
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Historically black liberal arts college for women in North Carolina, USA

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About Bennett College

According to Wikipedia, Bennett College is a private historically black liberal arts college for women in Greensboro, North Carolina. It was founded in 1873 as a normal school to educate freedmen and train both men and women as teachers. Originally coed, in 1926 it became a four-year women's college. It is one of two historically black colleges that enroll only women, the other being Spelman College.

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Bennett College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
1,21879%22%

How Much Does Bennett College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$18,550
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$20,697
30K - 48K$21,736
48K - 75K$29,644
75K - 110K$29,755
110K+$28,943

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Bennett College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Bennett College, then you can expect to earn an average of $32,700 per year.

Bennett College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
209209

Where is Bennett College?

Bennett College is located at 900 E Washington St, Greensboro NC 27401-3239

What Is Bennett College Known For?

Bennett College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Bennett College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Bennett College's Most Influential Alumni?

Bennett College's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Sociology, Social Work, and Anthropology. Here are some of Bennett College's most famous alumni:

Jacquelyn Grant
An American feminist.
Beverly Buchanan
Beverly Buchanan
An American visual artist.
Carolyn R. Payton
A Director of the United States Peace Corps.
Monica Conyers
An American politician.
Maidie Norman
Maidie Norman
An Actress, drama teacher .
Dorothy Lavinia Brown
An African-American surgeon, teacher and politician.
Nelle A. Coley
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Linda Beatrice Brown
An American writer.
Mary-Jane Foster
An American actress.
Frances Jones Bonner
Frances Jones Bonner
An American psychoanalyst.
Laura Mitchell
An American academic administrator.
Belinda J. Foster
An American lawyer.

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