Bennington, VT
Competitive — only about 48 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 61% to 48% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,344 | 817 | 179 | 61% |
| 2020 | 1,382 | 829 | 141 | 60% |
| 2021 | 1,726 | 1,155 | 249 | 67% |
| 2022 | 2,801 | 1,269 | 220 | 45% |
| 2023 | 2,825 | 1,357 | 216 | 48% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,049 of 1,793 women and 308 of 1,031 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Bennington College has an acceptance rate of 48% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,357 of 2,825 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 48 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
2,825 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 216 enrolled.
No. Bennington College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 61% to 48% — it has become more selective.