Bennington College
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According to Wikipedia, Bennington College is a private liberal arts college in Bennington, Vermont. Founded in 1932 as a women's college, it became co-educational in 1969. It claims to be the first college to include visual and performing arts as an equal partner in the liberal arts curriculum. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
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Bennington College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,726 | 67% | 68% |
How Much Does Bennington College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $59,638 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $23,632 |
| 30K - 48K | $23,093 |
| 48K - 75K | $23,796 |
| 75K - 110K | $34,109 |
| 110K+ | $39,888 |
How Much Do Bennington College Graduates Make?
If you graduate from Bennington College, then you can expect to earn an average of $38,400 per year. You also have a 87% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Bennington College's Demographics
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 824 | 681 | 143 |
Where is Bennington College?
Bennington College is located at One College Drive, Bennington VT 05201-6003
How Safe is Bennington College?
Bennington has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
What Is Bennington College Known For?
Bennington College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Literature
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Anthropology
- Communications
- Psychology
- Education
- Political Science
- History
- Economics
- Medical
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Biology
- Business
- Computer Science
- Religious Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Chemistry
Bennington College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Bennington College's Most Influential Alumni?
Bennington College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Nursing, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Bennington College's most famous alumni:
- Andrea Dworkin
- An American feminist writer .
- Michael Pollan
- An American author, journalist, activist, and professor of journalism.
- Bret Easton Ellis
- An American novelist.
- Helen Frankenthaler
- An American painter.
- Hildegard Peplau
- An American nurse and nursing theorist.
- Anne Waldman
- An American poet .
- Jonathan Lethem
- An American novelist, essayist, short story writer, Roy E. Disney Chair in Creative Writing, Pomona College.
- Sally Mann
- An American photographer.
- Sheila Miyoshi Jager
- An American historian.
- Donna Tartt
- An American writer.
- Kiran Desai
- An Indian author.
- Alec Wilkinson
- An American journalist.
