Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Online | bennett.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Bennett College, a private historically Black liberal arts college for women, is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, approximately 75 miles west of Raleigh. Founded in 1873 and becoming a women's institution in 1926, the college occupies a 55-acre suburban campus characterized by Georgian-style architecture and historic buildings. The college focuses primarily on undergraduate education, offering programs in STEM fields, social sciences, and business, with particular emphasis on its journalism and media studies department. Bennett College maintains a small, residential campus community where students are required to live on campus for their first three years, and the institution operates as one of only two historically Black colleges in the United States exclusively for women.
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Ratings
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Value
Bennett College is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 858/946 |
| Estimated GPA | 2.74 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $422 |
| Other Fees | $2,500 |
| Room and Board | $9,804 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $12,598 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,964 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Communication | 22% |
| Biology | 18% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Business | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197993 IPEDS survey data for Bennett College for Women.
Current students may use the Bennett College for Women GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025