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Bennett College

900 East Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA

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US ranking
position: 592
Tuition & fees per year: N/A
Acceptance rate: 34.00%
Median alumni salary: $26,234
Avg. SAT and ACT: N/A
Entrance difficulty: Easy

What are the graduation rates for students at Bennett College?

Bennett College has a notably low graduation rate among its students. The overall graduation rate is 21%, positioning the institution in the bottom 5% nationwide. This rate remains consistent among women, who also graduate at a 21% rate, while data for men is not available. Furthermore, the four-year graduation rate is even lower at 11%, placing the college in the bottom 10% compared to other institutions.

When considering longer-term outcomes, the six-year graduation rate at Bennett College is 21%, again reflecting a very low completion rate within this timeframe and confirming its status in the bottom 5% nationally. Despite these low rates, the retention rate for students is relatively high at 90%, which ranks in the top 15%. This indicates that a large proportion of students return after their first year, though this does not translate into high graduation numbers.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Bennett College?

Among the various fields of study available at Bennett College, graduates with a degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations have documented earnings data, with an average salary of $20,156. This suggests that students pursuing business-related disciplines may find somewhat clearer financial outcomes post-graduation compared to other programs.

Bennett College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 21%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 11%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 21%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Bennett College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Bennett College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

303

Education

202

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

606

Mathematics and Statistics

101

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

909

Psychology

303

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

404

Social Sciences

101

Visual and Performing Arts

101

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

606