College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1873 |
Religious Affiliation: |
United Methodist |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
572 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$8,730,952 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$30 |
Selectivity: |
Least selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$14,150 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,258 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
50 |
Honor Societies: |
Pi Gamma Mu; Lambda Pi Eta; Alpha Lambda Delta; Sigma Tau Delta Internation Soriety |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Student Christian Fellowship; Global Outreach Campus Ministries; Spirit of David Poetic Prise |
International Organizations: |
N/A |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Handbell Choir; Readers Theatre; Campus Scouts; Gospel Choir; Bells of Harmony; Sc/Math Club; Chemistry Club; Business Club; Biology Club; Meleenium Mentors; NAACP; National Council of Negro Women; Sociology/Social Work Club; Psychology Club; Political Pace Setters; Pre-alumnae Council; Student North Carolina Association of Educators; Holy Hip-Hop Cafe; Association of Women in Communication; Students in Free Enterprise; The Ambassadors; Cheer Leaders/Dancers; Residence Hall Clubs. |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Bennett Banner (twice per month) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
N/A |
Number of Sororities: |
3 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
N/A |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
125,649 |
Library Facilities: |
Afro-American Women's Collection, Bennett College Archives, Madie Gamble Norman Collection, Elizabeth Duncan Koontz Collection, Tarpley/Taylor Collection, Norris Wright Cuney Collection |
Museums |
N/A |
Computers Available: |
130 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
7 |
Wired Labs: |
114 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
No |
Wireless Areas: |
|
Wireless Capacity: |
|
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
women's dorms (100%) |
Sprinkler System: |
N/A |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
55 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Greensboro Triad (12), Charlotte (86) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Greensboro (14) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Greensboro (3) |
Cars Permittedt: |
No |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (North Carolina State A&T) |
Navy ROTC: |
N/A |
Airforce ROTC: |
N/A |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance mandatory, honor code, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Hip-Hop Cafe; President Presents; Political Pace Setters Forum; Rainbow Life; Ebony Soul; Choir Concerts; |
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