Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $64,644
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $64,644
- Average Net Price
- $31,918
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 21.2%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $18,640
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $18,640
- Books & Supplies
- $1,200
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $84,484
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 73.7%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 49.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 21.2%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $18,950 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $18,334 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $26,325 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $30,794 |
| $110,001+ | $43,365 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
The sticker price hits $84,484, but most families pay far less. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $18,950 net price, while those from wealthy households ($110,000+) still get significant aid at $43,365. Over four years, that ranges from $75,800 to $173,460 depending on family income.
The experimental curriculum comes with financial trade-offs. Graduates earn a median $38,289 ten years out, while carrying typical debt of $26,000 that translates to $276 monthly payments. With 73.66% successfully repaying loans, most manage the burden despite modest starting salaries of $21,186. Only 21.24% receive need-based Pell Grants, reflecting the school's appeal to middle and upper-middle class families.
Creative types from lower-income families get the best deal here, accessing Bennington's strong arts programs and famous alumni network for a fraction of full cost.
The experimental curriculum comes with financial trade-offs. Graduates earn a median $38,289 ten years out, while carrying typical debt of $26,000 that translates to $276 monthly payments. With 73.66% successfully repaying loans, most manage the burden despite modest starting salaries of $21,186. Only 21.24% receive need-based Pell Grants, reflecting the school's appeal to middle and upper-middle class families.
Creative types from lower-income families get the best deal here, accessing Bennington's strong arts programs and famous alumni network for a fraction of full cost.
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