Bennington College

Bennington College is a private, liberal art college located in Bennington, VT. Admission is not notably selective, as the acceptance rate is 57%. It ranks #662 in the country on our best overall colleges list. It has a very small student body with full-time enrollment of 760 undergraduates. 12% of graduates secure a Bachelor's degree in Visual and Performing Arts. Additional frequently desired fields include Drama and Theatre Production, Music History and Literature, and Social Science Research Methods, but there are 49 different options to select from. If you plan to get a degree in art, film or architecture at a college in Vermont, Bennington is an amazing option for you, because it is ranked first in the state for all 3 of these programs. What's more, Bennington ranks 1st in VT for most liberal colleges and best college dorms. At sticker price, tuition goes for $56,553 a year for those of you from Vermont. If you're not living in Vermont, tuition can cost as much as $51,167. Before you decide against applying because of cost constraints, be aware that a great majority of Bennington undergrads is awarded some financial aid. 73% of Bennington College students stick it out to graduation day, prepared to enter the subsequent stage of their lives: full-time employment. On average, graduates make an annual salary of $24,100 a couple years after school. After an additional four years on the job, the alumni's average yearly earnings climbs 22.4% to $29,500; however, that is still 26.4% south of the national median for individuals. Applying students might also like to be aware that the application deadline is January 15. Further, Bennington does not have a teacher certification program, and Bennington does not provide a distance education program. Regarding your cash flow, be aware that the average tuition for people from households with an income of over $110k a year is $40,454. For its campus safety, Bennington received an 8.49 out of 10 and Bennington's location rating on School Authority is 7.03. Related to campus life, first-year students have the option to live off campus. Finally, the average student graduates with $5,874 per year of debt and two years after graduating, 91% of graduates are employed.