Bennington College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,638

Cost of attendance at Bennington College in 2022 for students from Vermont.

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

Vermont's average	$15,242
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,638

Cost of attendance at Bennington 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.

Vermont's average	$32,582
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bennington College was $35,569. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Bennington College

Bennington College net price calculator

$35,569

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Vermont and nationwide.

Vermont's average	$19,331
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Bennington College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$35,569	$183	$22,117	$16,878	$22,656	$27,793	$47,335
2021	$35,386	$3,000 (8%)	$23,632	$23,093	$23,796	$34,109	$39,888
2020	$38,386	$4,159 (12%)	$23,511	$22,730	$26,022	$27,823	$40,690
2019	$34,227	$1,560 (5%)	$19,523	$21,389	$24,578	$29,489	$42,584
2018	$32,667	$4,420 (12%)	$23,424	$25,395	$26,606	$25,455	$40,816
2017	$37,087	$8,057 (28%)	$23,697	$26,525	$21,196	$34,645	$43,407
2016	$29,030	$2,965 (9%)	$22,159	$29,893	$25,699	$31,553	$40,956
2015	$31,995	$2,588 (7%)	$18,233	$18,943	$24,821	$26,470	$37,004
2014	$34,583	--	$23,495	$24,385	$23,879	$32,336	$37,831

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Bennington College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$80,648	$1,884 (2%)	$59,638	$20,010	$1,000
2021	$78,764	$2,614 (3%)	$58,124	$19,640	$1,000
2020	$76,150	$2,880 (4%)	$55,950	$19,000	$1,200
2019	$73,270	$2,510 (4%)	$53,860	$18,410	$1,000
2018	$70,760	$2,340 (3%)	$51,920	$17,840	$1,000
2017	$68,420	$2,300 (3%)	$50,100	$17,320	$1,000
2016	$66,120	$2,101 (3%)	$48,220	$16,900	$1,000
2015	$64,019	$2,099 (3%)	$46,667	$16,352	$1,000
2014	$61,920	$1,364 (2%)	$45,080	$15,840	$1,000
2013	$60,556	--	$44,220	$15,336	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Bennington College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 769 dormitories available to its students at $9,350 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Bennington College is $1,039 per month.
Does Bennington College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Bennington College for one academic year is $7,860, which works out to $873 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Bennington College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Bennington College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,800

If living off-campus, with family: $2,800

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,800
How much is Bennington College application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $85.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Bennington College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Bennington College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$2,452	$2,452
For out-of-state students	$2,452	$2,452

Housing and Meal

Bennington College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Bennington College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,860	$9,350	N/A	0	769
2021	$7,700	$9,140	N/A	0	765
2020	$7,400	$8,800	N/A	0	765
2019	$7,150	$8,460	N/A	0	765
2018	$6,890	$8,150	N/A	21	751
2017	$6,650	$7,870	N/A	21	683
2016	$6,520	$7,680	N/A	21	687

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bennington College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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