Bennett College

Greensboro, NC · Large city

Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeHBCUWomen’s collegeReligious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
50.7%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$28,299
Sticker price $41,296
Graduation rate
25%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$36,654
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
50.7%
Applicants (fall 2023)
723
Admitted (fall 2023)
243
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
49
Yield (admitted who enroll)
20%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
34%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
—
SAT reading, middle 50%
410–580
SAT math, middle 50%
410–480
ACT composite, middle 50%
—
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
12% / 8%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$27,576
Family income $30–48k$28,109
Family income $48–75k$31,569
Family income $75–110k$34,862
Family income $110k+$20,527
Full sticker price (per year)
$41,296
Tuition & fees – in-state
$19,140
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$19,140
Median debt at graduation
$28,130
Students with federal loans
68%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
25%
Freshmen who return for year 2
86%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$26,234
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$36,654

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
178
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
7 : 1
Women
100%
Students receiving Pell grants
73%
Full-time faculty
27%

Undergraduate diversity

Black72%
Two or more18%
International3.4%
Hispanic2.8%
Unknown2.3%
White0.6%
Asian0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Interdisciplinary Studies29%
Psychology29%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences14%
Education8.6%
Business & Marketing8.6%
Communication & Journalism5.7%
Computer & Information Sciences2.9%
Public Administration & Social Services2.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Suzanne E. Walsh
Main phone
(336) 517-2100
Address
900 E Washington St, Greensboro, NC 27401-3239

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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