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Bennett College

Private nonprofit 4-year · Greensboro, North Carolina · 178 undergradsHBCUWomen's collegeUnited MethodistTest-optional

Campus of Bennett College
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission5 in 10 get in51% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$27,547a year · sticker $41,964
Graduation rate
32%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$43,355median per year · debt $27,000
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Bennett College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Greensboro, North Carolina with 178 undergraduates. It admits 51% of applicants, costs an average of $27,547 a year after grants and graduates 32% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Bennett College acceptance rate and admissions

Bennett College admitted 51% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
820 to 1060
4001600

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 410 to 580, math 410 to 480). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Bennett College tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$19,140
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$10,924
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$41,964
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$27,547

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $27,547 a year after grants and scholarships, $14,417 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$26,177
$30,001 to $48,000$28,916
$48,001 to $75,000$29,597
$75,001 to $110,000$31,194
Over $110,000$26,092

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Bennett College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Bennett College graduation rate, earnings and debt

32%
finished within 6 years
86%
came back for year two
38%
get a Pell Grant
  • 32% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $43,355 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Bennett College$43,355
North Carolina median, private nonprofit 4-year$52,840
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Bennett College$27,000
North Carolina median$23,522
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 62% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Bennett College majors and what graduates earn

Bennett College awarded bachelor's degrees in 11 fields recently.

All 11 majors at Bennett College
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Interdisciplinary studies, other12n/an/an/a
Biology8n/an/an/a
Psychology7n/an/an/a
Teacher education by grade level4n/an/an/a
Social work4n/an/an/a
Business administration4n/an/an/a
Journalism1n/an/an/a
Mathematics1n/an/an/a
Chemistry1n/an/an/a
Political science0n/an/an/a
Music0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Students and location

  • 178 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 100% women, 0% men
  • 7 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: large city
  • Accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bennett College?

Bennett College admitted 51% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Bennett College cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $19,140. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $27,547 a year in 2024-25.

What SAT score do you need for Bennett College?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 410 to 580 in reading and writing and 410 to 480 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is Bennett College test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Bennett College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Bennett College?

32% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Bennett College graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $43,355 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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