Bennington College
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According to Wikipedia, Bennington College is a private liberal arts college in Bennington, Vermont, United States. Founded as a women’s college in 1932, it became co-educational in 1969. 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 | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,801 | 45% | 69% | 1315 | 31 |
How Much Does Bennington College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $61,448 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $22,063 |
| 30K - 48K | $16,157 |
| 48K - 75K | $20,889 |
| 75K - 110K | $27,517 |
| 110K+ | $41,106 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 956 | 818 | 138 |
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
- Communications
- Anthropology
- Psychology
- Education
- Political Science
- History
- Economics
- Medical
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Biology
- Business
- Computer Science
- Religious Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Chemistry
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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 Sociology. 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 .
- Sally Mann
- An American photographer.
- Jonathan Lethem
- An American novelist, essayist, short story writer, Roy E. Disney Chair in Creative Writing, Pomona College.
- Sheila Miyoshi Jager
- An American historian.
- Donna Tartt
- An American writer.
- Ann Goldstein
- An American translator.
- Alec Wilkinson
- An American journalist.
