Bennington College Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
688

Full + Part time Students
1:9

Faculty to Student Ratio
0%

Transfer Student Ratio
$32.4K

Avg. Financial Aid

Roughly 10 percent of the College's students transfer to Bennington from schools in the U.S. and abroad. Transfer students deepen and broaden the academic and social aspects of the Bennington community. They typically come to campus with a clearer sense of what they want from college, and this makes them especially able to make the most of their own educations. Bennington's educational structures are particularly sensitive to transfer student needs. The Plan Process is designed to support the educational goals of all students, including transfer students.

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Overview

Total Faculty	64
Full-Time Undergraduate	684
Part-Time Undergraduate	4
Application Acceptance Rate	63%
Programs	85 Programs
Equivalencies	80 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$44,220
Out-of-State Tuition	$44,220
Books and Supplies	$1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	62%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,278
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	86%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$26,164

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Bennington College is committed to helping Bennington students afford their college education. The College offers several kinds of financial assistance: merit scholarships, need-based grants, loans, and work study. We recognize that every family's financial situation is unique and we work closely with students to explore a full range of options for financing their education.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Priority	March 15
Spring Final	November 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

A School report, including secondary school counselor evaluation, as well as all school transcripts are required.
SAT Scores:

Submission of standardized test scores is optional. Bennington’s SAT code is 3080, and its ACT code is 4296.
Letters of Recommendation:

We require recommendations from teachers of two different subject areas. Choose from among teachers of English, mathematics, foreign languages, science, social studies, and the visual/performing arts.
Essay:

A graded, analytical paper written for an academic class is required. It must be an original analysis or thesis, which uses secondary sources when appropriate. Nothing else will be accepted.
Application Fee:

There is a $60 non-refundable application fee .
Interview:

We encourage, but do not require, an interview. These one-on-one conversations with an admissions counselor, student intern, or alumni volunteer allow us time to get to know you and to hear about your goals and interests.
Apply Here:

http://www.bennington.edu/Admissions/apply/transferstudents.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

Credits (Min/Max):

To graduate from Bennington, we require 128 credits and at least 2 years of full-time campus residence. We do not accept more than 64 credits from another degree program.