Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.
Bennington College reports a middle 50% SAT of 1308 to 1375 (enrolled, fall 2024 only 10.4% of the class submitted a score). We use 1340 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.
| Middle 50% SAT | 1308 to 1375 (enrolled, fall 2024 only 10.4% of the class submitted a score) |
| Middle 50% ACT | 30 to 32 |
| Acceptance rate | 44.5% (fall 2024, 2,996 applicants) |
| Testing for 2026-27 | Test-optional for 2026-27 |
| Type | Private university |
Source: Bennington official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.
A small liberal-arts college known for self-designed, interdisciplinary study plans; the overwhelming majority of its enrolled class applied without a test score.
| School | Middle 50% SAT | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|
| Middlebury College | 1450 to 1530 | 10.75% |
| University of Vermont | 1300 to 1430 | 73.0% |
| Bennington College | 1308 to 1375 | 44.5% |
Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Vermont Colleges.
Vermont has no state-level scholarship with an SAT cutoff; the clearest score-tied money in the state is the University of Vermont's merit-scholarship lineup, and even that is awarded on a holistic academic record rather than a specific SAT number, including a full-tuition award chosen by each Vermont high school rather than by test score.
UVM Green and Gold Scholars Award: Full in-state tuition for the single most academically talented Vermont senior nominated by each eligible Vermont high school (based on 9th-11th grade record), plus an invitation to UVM's Honors College; renewable with a 3.0 college GPA; cannot be combined with other UVM merit scholarships.
UVM Vermont Scholars Award: $8,000 to $10,000 per year for 4 years for admitted Vermont first-year students who demonstrate the highest academic performance; no separate application; renewable with a 3.0 college GPA.
The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Vermont SAT prep page.
| College | State | Middle 50% SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado College | Colorado | 1240 to 1440 |
| Creighton University | Nebraska | 1280 to 1410 |
| Denison University | Ohio | 1270 to 1420 |
| Pennsylvania State University, University Park | Pennsylvania | 1280 to 1410 |
A score that is competitive at Bennington lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.
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Find my teen's target scoreThere is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1308 to 1375. A score at or above 1375 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1308 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.
Yes. Bennington lists its policy as: Test-optional for 2026-27. A score inside or above the range can still strengthen an application, and some scholarships and programs use scores separately.
44.5% (fall 2024, 2,996 applicants). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.
No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.
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