Bennett College

Greensboro, NC · Private nonprofit · 4-year · HBCU

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Bennett College reported a 33.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Bennett College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Greensboro, NC, with an SAT reference of 925. The historical average net price is $28,299 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

33.6%

723 applicants

SAT reference

925

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$28,299

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Bennett College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)8589251060

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

23.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

85.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

178

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Bennett College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$27,576
$30,001 – $48,000$28,109
$48,001 – $75,000$31,569
$75,001 – $110,000$34,862
$110,000+$20,527

Top Majors at Bennett College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies12
Biological & Biomedical Sciences8
Psychology7
Education4
Public Administration & Social Services4
Business, Management & Marketing4
Communication & Journalism1
Mathematics & Statistics1
Physical Sciences1

Financial Aid at Bennett College

About Bennett College

Official website: https://www.bennett.edu/

Admissions: https://www.bennett.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Bennett College

What is the acceptance rate at Bennett College?

Bennett College reported a 34% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 723. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Bennett College?

The historical 34% acceptance rate suggests Bennett College was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bennett College?

The imported historical records for Bennett College include an SAT reference value of 925. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Bennett College?

The stored historical average net price at Bennett College is $28,299 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $18,972 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Bennett College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Bennett College is 23%. its stored first-year retention rate is 86%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Bennett College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Bennett College?

Bennett College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Bennett College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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