North Carolina · Greensboro
Bennett College
A private United Methodist liberal arts college in Greensboro founded in 1873; one of two historically Black women's colleges in the United States.
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
178
Admission rate
51%
Retention (first-year)
86%
Completion (150% of time)
25%
Pell recipients
73%
Black undergraduate share
72%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
72%
Hispanic
3%
White
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
18%
Nonresident
3%
Unknown
2%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$19,140
Tuition, out-of-state
$19,140
Median federal loan debt
$17,351
Federal loan recipients
68%
Pell recipients
73%
Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.
Outcomes
Earnings, retention, and completion
Median earnings, 6 years
$23,153
Median earnings, 10 years
$36,654
Median debt
$17,351
Retention
86%
Completion
25%
Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.
Institution
Campus and classification
Accreditor
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
Campus setting
City: large
Carnegie basic
Baccalaureate colleges: arts and sciences focus
Undergraduate profile
Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
Size and setting
Very small four-year, highly residential
Average faculty salary
$6,566 monthly
Full-time faculty share
27%
DOE unit ID
197993
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
Test scores
SAT and ACT
SAT (average)
925
Middle 50% of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Many HBCUs are test-optional or test-flexible; confirm the current policy at admissions.
16 programs
Academic programs
Bachelor · 16
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemistry
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Journalism
- Mathematics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Social Work
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.