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Bennett College

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Bennett College: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Bennett College is a women’s college in Greensboro, North Carolina, in the United States. It suits students who want a small-college, liberal arts setting and are interested in an historically Black institution for women.

  2. What you can study

    Bennett College is a liberal arts college for women. It does not publish a programme list in the information available here, so confirm the current subject areas and degree options on its official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the college’s standard admissions process and check the official website for entry requirements, deadlines, and documents. Before submitting an application, confirm whether your qualifications need evaluation, what proof of English ability is required, and whether any visa-related steps are needed.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish a tuition fee in the information available here, so confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending in Greensboro, so check current local costs separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. A student moving from abroad should also check visa requirements, required academic records, proof of funds, deadlines, and whether the college offers any support for international students.

  6. How it compares

    There are 2,515 universities in the United States, so Bennett College sits in a very large higher-education market. Its main point of difference is that it is a women’s liberal arts college and one of only two historically Black colleges that enroll only women, which makes it distinct from most other options in the country.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Bennett College

What type of institution is Bennett College?

It is a private historically Black liberal arts college for women in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Where is Bennett College located?

It is in Greensboro, North Carolina, in the United States.

What is Bennett College’s website?

https://www.bennett.edu/

Is Bennett College coeducational?

No. It became a four-year women’s college in 1926 and enrolls only women.

Overview

Bennett College is a private historically black liberal arts college for women in Greensboro, North Carolina. It was founded in 1873 as a normal school to educate freedmen and train both men and women as teachers. Originally coed, in 1926 it became a four-year women's college. It is one of two historically black colleges that enroll only women, the other being Spelman College.

Programs at Bennett College

11 programs across 1 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Education

Education Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Political Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Psychology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Social Work

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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