Bennett College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4974 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1397 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1318 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #4 of 5 | In Greensboro |
| #5323 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Undergraduates
- 168
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.bennett.edu
Bennett College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bennett College has an acceptance rate of 45% and is among the top 12% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 45% | |
| Applicants | 1,042 | 1,042 | |
| Admissions | 465 | 465 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 30 | 30 |
114 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 13%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 3%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 93 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 34 (20%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 7 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 3 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bennett College is $20,545 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,419 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,441 |
| $48-75K | $17,499 |
| $75-110K | $27,270 |
| $110K+ | $32,432 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,000 |
| Fee in-district | $2,550 |
| Fee in-state | $2,550 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,550 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 179 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,100 |
| Room charge | $4,800 |
| Meal charge | $4,300 |
Bennett College majors
Bennett College has granted 55 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bennett College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 |
| Journalism, Other | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 |
| Psychology, General | 5 |
| Social Work | 5 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 55 |
Bennett College has a graduation rate of 19%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 19% | 19% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bennett College has published 176 scientific papers with 2,527 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 | 7 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 | 7 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 | 11 |
| 1999 | 5 | 6 |
| 2000 | 0 | 14 |
| 2001 | 2 | 18 |
| 2002 | 4 | 27 |
| 2003 | 4 | 32 |
| 2004 | 1 | 50 |
| 2005 | 7 | 16 |
| 2006 | 5 | 40 |
| 2007 | 6 | 49 |
| 2008 | 6 | 49 |
| 2009 | 4 | 93 |
| 2010 | 6 | 82 |
| 2011 | 4 | 101 |
| 2012 | 8 | 109 |
| 2013 | 5 | 126 |
| 2014 | 6 | 120 |
| 2015 | 8 | 108 |
| 2016 | 7 | 136 |
| 2017 | 2 | 98 |
| 2018 | 2 | 138 |
| 2019 | 2 | 160 |
| 2020 | 9 | 198 |
| 2021 | 6 | 198 |
| 2022 | 3 | 220 |
| 2023 | 1 | 190 |
Notable alumni
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Maidie Norman
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actorteacher
- Biography
-
Maidie Ruth Norman was an American radio, stage, film, and television actress as well as an instructor in African-American literature and theater.
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Dorothy Lavinia Brown
- Enrolled in Bennett College
- Studied in 1941
- Occupations
- writersurgeonpoliticianteacher
- Biography
-
Dorothy Lavinia Brown, also known as "Dr. D.", was an African-American surgeon, legislator, and Teacher. She was the first female surgeon of African-American ancestry from the Southeastern United States. She was also the first African American female to serve in the Tennessee General Assembly as she was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives. While serving in the House of Representatives, Brown fought for women's rights and for the rights of people of color.
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Carolyn R. Payton
- Occupations
- psychologist
- Biography
-
Carolyn Robertson Payton was appointed Director of the United States Peace Corps in 1977 by President Jimmy Carter. She was the first female and the first African American to be Peace Corps Director. Payton was a pioneer in black women's leadership within the American Psychological Association and psychology.
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Sara Lou Harris Carter
- Occupations
- model
- Biography
-
Sara Lou Harris Carter was a pioneering African-American model who also became known as an entertainer, educator and humanitarian.
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Gladys A. Robinson
- Years
- 1949-.. (age 75)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Gladys Ashe Robinson is a health services executive and serves as a Democratic State Senator for the 28th district (parts of Guilford County, North Carolina) in the North Carolina General Assembly. She serves as a Deputy Minority Leader and was first elected in 2010.
General info
| Alternative names | Bennett College Bennett |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1873 |
| Motto | Education for your future Sisterhood for Life |
| Colors | navy blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 79 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 900 E Washington St Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401-3239 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 299,000 |
| Phone | 3365172100 |