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Bennington College
Bennington, VT
Academics
- Graduation Rate69%
- Majors Available134
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio9:1
- Retention Rate82%
AP Credit Policy
For students who have enrolled in an AP curriculum, starting with the Fall 2023 cohort Bennington may grant credit for exam scores of 4 or 5. Four credits are granted per exam. Students who began prior to Fall 2023 were granted credit for exam scores of 5.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Art History | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Drawing | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Music Theory | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Pre-Calculus | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| United States History | 4 | 4 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's and Master's
A
- Acting
- African Studies
- African-American/Black Studies
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Anthropology, Other
- Applied Linguistics
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Psychology
- Architecture
- Archives/Archival Administration
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
B
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Communication, General
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Costume Design
- Creative Writing
- Cultural Anthropology
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
D
- Dance, General
- Data Science, General
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Development Economics and International Development
- Developmental and Child Psychology
- Digital Arts
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
- Drawing
E
- Ecology
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Economics, Other
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Evolutionary Biology
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- French Language and Literature
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- General Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
H
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History, General
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science
I
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Globalization Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Journalism
L
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
M
- Mathematical Biology
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Anthropology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music Performance, General
- Music Technology
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
N
- Neuroscience
- Non-Professional Legal Studies, Other
P
- Painting
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physics, General
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Political Science and Government, General
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Printmaking
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Public Health, General
- Public Policy Analysis
R
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Robotics Technology/Technician
S
- Sculpture
- Social Psychology
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Sound Arts
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
T
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
- Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
- Voice and Opera
W
- Women's Studies
- Writing, General
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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