Avg Earnings (5yr)
$23,153
Acceptance Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
20%
Annual Tuition
$19,140
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Bennett College earn a median of $36,654 ten years after entry — 32% below the national median. Acceptance rate 33.6%, average SAT score 925, in-state tuition $19,140.
At a Glance
Total Students
191
Retention Rate
90%
Faculty Ratio
7
Financial Aid
72%
Median Debt
$28,130
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
925
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
410–580
SAT Math (middle 50%)
410–480
Institution Overview
Bennett College is a private, non-profit institution with a small student body of 191 students. The college has a moderately selective admissions process, accepting 33.6% of applicants. A large majority of students, 90%, return for their second year. The graduation rate is 20.1%. The average in-state tuition is $19,140, and 72% of students receive financial aid.
Graduates of Bennett College report varying earnings. One year after graduation, the average earnings are $26,234. Five years after graduation, earnings decrease to $23,153, but increase to $36,654 ten years after graduation. The median student loan debt is $28,130.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$26k
1 YEAR
$23k
5 YEARS
$37k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Bennett College alumni earn a median of $26,234. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $23,153. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $36,654. The median debt for graduates is $28,130.
Bennett College has a student body of 191. The college has a 33.6% acceptance rate and a 20.1% graduation rate. The retention rate is 90%. The in-state tuition is $19,140, and 72% of students receive financial aid.
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Campus Location
Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC 27401-3239
Bennett College is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The campus is in a city setting.