Bennett College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	179
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	86%
On-time graduation rate	22%

Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, Bennett College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that Bennett College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Bennett College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Bennett College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bennett College is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

Bennett College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
Women online
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,550

Cost of attendance at Bennett College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,550

Cost of attendance at Bennett College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Bennett College received on average $12,706 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,706

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	29	76%	$5,493	$159,291
Other Federal Grant	29	76%	$6,984	$202,541
State Grant/Scholarships	12	32%	$5,175	$62,095
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	24	63%	$9,092	$218,210
Total Grant & Scholarships	38	100%	$12,706	$482,846

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bennett College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bennett College students is 22.3%.

22.3%

African American 25.2% 27 students
Mixed Race 75.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Bennett College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bennett College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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