Bennington College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Bennington is test-optional, and with just 10% submitting SAT scores, a strong score can be a deliberate advantage rather than a requirement. If you are near or above a 1375 SAT, or around a 32 ACT, submitting can strengthen a solid 3.5-ish GPA profile at a selective college.
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Bennington College facts and stats
Bennington College enrolls 797 undergraduates in a small town setting. Bennington has an 82% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 71% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.
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How do your scores compare at Bennington?
Key Bennington College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 15
Early Action
December 1
Early Decision
November 15
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
January 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Bennington, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Reserve the summer before senior year and an October retake for improving your superscore if needed, since October is the last fall testing window that should arrive in time for the November 15 Early Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Bennington is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees apply to all students: $66,265. About 72% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $45,451. Submit the FAFSA by the January 15 priority deadline.
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Bennington’s estimated total cost of attendance is $85,375, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 72% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $56,583. Merit awards are also significant, averaging $45,451 for recipients. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $29,671.
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98% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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