Overview

Bennett College is a 4-year institution located in Greensboro, NC, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 900 East Washington Street
Enrollment Management Center
Greensboro, NC  27401
United States

Contact Mr. James Crawford
Director, Admissions
Email: jcrawford@bennett.edu
Phone: 336-517-1818

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism, Other	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine And Studio Arts Management	×
Music, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,150

Applied

1,912

Accepted

232

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,150

Females Applied

1,912

Females Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay
Other requirements:	Online Application

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	465	410	520
SAT Math	435	380	480
ACT Composite	17	14	20

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

16,000

Private

Fees

2,400

Full-time student fees

8,600

Room & board

4,800

Room only

Financial Aid

13,092

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,746

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,170

Avg. Loan Aid

4,714

Avg. Grant Aid

9,402

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

47%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

3%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

232

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

50%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.45%
Black or African American	75.43%
Two or more races	2.59%
Other	17.67%

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	69%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Convocatum Est, Founder's Day and Charter Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
alerts and educational programs are offered