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About Bennett College

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Bennett College is a private liberal arts college in Greensboro, NC, known for its hbcu, womens college, and arts and sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 45%, Bennett College is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 30 students each year. Bennett College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Bennett College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $14,996 per year; the sticker price of $35,722 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Bennett College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

45%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Bennett College

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Essay Strategy
Bennett College is one of only two HBCUs that are exclusively for women, so your application essay should speak directly to why this specific mission matters to you and how you see yourself contributing to that legacy of Black women's leadership.
Test Score Strategy
Bennett is test optional, so if your score is below their typical range, leave it off and let your GPA, activities, and essays carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Bennett College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$36k/yr$27.6k
30k-48k~$36k/yr$28.1k
48k-75k~$36k/yr$31.6k
75k-110k~$36k/yr$34.9k
110k+~$36k/yr$20.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

21%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$23k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
191
Undergrad Enrollment
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