Bennington College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Bennington College: international tuition 71,700 USD per year, one-year total cost 95,500 USD, acceptance rate 44.5%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students.
First-year international students can receive both merit scholarships (from $10,000 to full tuition) and need-based aid from Bennington, but the college is need-aware and typically expects families to contribute at least $30,000 per year. Need-based aid requires the CSS Profile for International Applicants before admission.
Getting in. The school admits 44.5% of applicants (1,334 of 2,996). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 703–750, Math 588–653, ACT 30–32. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 95,500 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Bennington College?
International tuition is 71,700 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 95,500 USD.
Does Bennington College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. First-year international students can receive both merit scholarships (from $10,000 to full tuition) and need-based aid from Bennington, but the college is need-aware and typically expects families to contribute at least $30,000 per year. Need-based aid requires the CSS Profile for International Applicants before admission.
What is the acceptance rate at Bennington College?
The acceptance rate is 44.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearOnly the Global Scholars Program is automatically considered with the application, and it also weighs financial need. The pages do not say whether regular merit scholarships are considered automatically.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?NoBennington is need-aware for international students: a family's ability to pay is a factor in admission, so applicants requesting aid may be at a disadvantage.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesTo apply for need-based aid you must submit the CSS Profile for International Applicants. All international applicants must also complete the Confirmation of Finances form.
Need-aware: applying for aid can affect admission
Scholarships at this school
Bennington College Global Scholars ProgramFull ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool pageFull ride
The program is for international applicants and is automatically considered with a complete admissions application.
Bennington Merit Scholarships (international applicants)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page10,000 USD≈ ₫261M
The international-specific page says these merit scholarships are awarded to international applicants, so they are eligible.
Bennington need-based grants (international students)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: Same as admission deadlines (e.g., ED I/EA Nov 1; ED II Jan 20; RD Jan 30 per the understanding-finaid page)
Nicky Martin Memorial Scholarship for Performing ArtsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not state whether international students are eligible for this scholarship.
Nicky Martin Memorial Scholarship for the Performing ArtsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
It is only for continuing third- or fourth-year students and the page does not mention international students, so it does not apply to first-years.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- EssaysRequired
- English proficiencyiInternational applicants must show English proficiency before review, except when they qualify for the stated English-testing exemptions.Required
- Supplementary applicationOptional
- SATACTiSAT/ACT scores are optional.Optional
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
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Deadlines
- Early Decision I application deadline (admissions and financial aid) (ED)Applicationabout17days
- Early Action application deadline (admissions and financial aid) (EA)Application+17 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (admissions and financial aid) (RD)Application+87 days
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Early rounds & waitlist
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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