by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 697 undergraduates in 2020, Bennington is a very small, private college located in Bennington, Vermont. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Bennington offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Bennington can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Bennington Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 17.0% of the student population at Bennington. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Bennington Disability Services.
Bennington offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Bennington has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 697 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 606 (86.9%). Part-time attendance was 91 (13.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 606 | 91 | 697 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Bennington receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Bennington #497 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Bennington by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Bennington Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Bennington, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Bennington College Athletics