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Bennington College

#270 in US ranking Bennington, VT
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Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$90,170
Tuition & fees
$68,746
Avg. aid
$52,197
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
45%
SAT range
1291–1403
ACT range
30–32

Outcomes

Graduation rate
71%
Median salary
$25,815
1 yr after graduation

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Bennington College?

Bennington reports round-the-clock patrols by trained security personnel, emergency telephone or alarm devices, electronically controlled residence entrances, and a late-night transport or escort service. These are resources and procedures, not a measure of an individual student's risk.

Students should learn how to request an escort, contact campus safety in an emergency, and receive campus alerts. They should also review the college's current annual security report for federally reported crime and fire-safety information and its procedures for reporting sexual misconduct and obtaining support. Reported incidents reflect particular categories, locations, and periods; they do not capture every experience or provide a complete verdict on campus safety.

Bennington College Security

  • 24h hotline
  • Trained security
  • Late night transportation
  • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

How Safe Is Bennington College? - Crime Statistics

Total reported crimes

Bennington College Criminal Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Murder

0 0 0 0

Negligent manslaughter

0 0 0 0

Rape

1 1 53 ▲more than the year before57.17

Fondling

2 2 1 ▼fewer than the year before1.08

Incest

0 0 0 0

Statutory rape

0 0 0 0

Robbery

0 0 0 0

Aggravated assault

0 0 0 0

Burglary

0 3 2 ▼fewer than the year before2.16

Motor vehicle theft

0 0 0 0

Arson

0 0 0 0

Bennington College VAWA Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Domestic violence

0 0 0 0

Dating violence

1 1 2 ▲more than the year before2.16

Stalking

0 0 1 ▲more than the year before1.08

Bennington College Criminal Arrests

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

0 0 0 0

Drug abuse

0 0 0 0

Liquor law violation

0 0 1 ▲more than the year before1.08

Bennington College Criminal Disciplinary

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

0 0 0 0

Drug abuse

2 6 4 ▼fewer than the year before4.31

Liquor law violation

17 31 18 ▼fewer than the year before19.42

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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