Bennington CollegeAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 15, 2026
219 Days Left
Admissions Department
One College Drive Bennington, VT 05201-6003
(800) 833-6845 x6845
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English44
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign Language3
Social Studies3
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTConsidered if submittedJune 30
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
One College Drive
Bennington
VT
05201-6003
Phone
(800) 833-6845 x6845
Fax
(802) 447-4269
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2026
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
March 31
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 15, January 15
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
December 1
Early Action Notification
January 31
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
Graded analytic paper required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
48% of 2,825 applicants were admitted
Women
59% of 1,793 applicants were admitted
Men
30% of 1,031 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
233 (17%) of 1,357 admitted students enrolled
Women
166 (16%) of 1,049 admitted students enrolled
Men
67 (22%) of 308 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
77
Students Accepting Wait List Position
37
Students Admitted From Wait List
6
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
23%
3.75 - 3.99
30%
3.50 - 3.74
25%
3.25 - 3.49
9%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
2.1%
2.00 - 2.49
0.6%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 635 average , 600-673 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
14%
Score of 600 - 700
65%
Score of 500 - 600
18%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 715 average , 690-740 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
71%
Score of 600 - 700
26%
Score of 500 - 600
3%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
30 average , 30-32 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
83%
Score of 24 - 29
17%
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 29
Score of 30 - 36
50%
Score of 24 - 29
25%
Score of 18 - 23
25%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 35
Score of 30 - 36
75%
Score of 24 - 29
17%
Score of 18 - 23
8%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 27%
Top quarter: 50%
Top half: 87%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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