Bennett College For Women

Bennet College for Women at Greensboro, North Carolina was started in 1873 and was originally a co-educational institute. In 1926, the college was converted into an all women's institute. Bennet College for Women is a historically black, four-year liberal arts college.

Bennet College for Women offers students with programs leading to bachelor’s degree. The programs cover areas such as arts management, biology, business administration, computer science, political science and journalism and media studies. The college also offers dual degree programs in engineering areas such as chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering.

Bennet College for Women has a number of recreational and cultural clubs. It also has an active Greek life consisting of a number of Greek letter organizations as well as a student government association. The college has its basketball team which is nicknamed as the Belles.

Bennett College For Women Highlights

Where Bennett College For Women stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in media, science, art studies, mathematics, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
• High female/male ratio.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Bennett Students

Bennett is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Bennett was 678 in 2007-2008 (672 full-time equivalent).

women were 100% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Bennett participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Bennett provides on-campus housing for 540 of its 672 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Bennett Athletics

Bennett is in the Division III Independents for major sports.

Bennett Admissions (2008-2009)

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