Tuition, Fees, and Costs

Undergraduate Annual Charges 2013–2014

• Tuition $44,490
• Room $7,080
• Board $6,110
• Health Service Charge (mandatory) $850 (see note below)
• Activities Fees $340 (this is a mandatory fee that helps to support the many student activities of campus life at Bennington College including the Meyer Recreation Barn facilities, outdoor adventure courses and programs, wellness programs, Student Center events, community outreach, and many other activities), there is also a one-time transcript fee of $60.
• Undergraduate Sample Budget

Graduate Annual Tuition Charges

• MFA Performing Arts: $22,450
• MFA in Writing (low-residency): $17,580
• MA in Teaching a Second Language: 2013–2014 TBD [2012–2013: $13,465 (first-year students), $15,375 (second-year students) (includes room and board)]
• Postbaccalaureate Certificate: $28,050 ($9,350 per term) (summer, fall, and spring terms; 9 courses)

Health Service Charge

The College assesses a health service fee each term which includes a student health insurance plan: the BollingerInjurySicknessPlan. Open six days a week during term, the Health Services Office is staffed by an M.D. and nurses. The Psychological Services Office is headed by a clinical psychologist and is staffed by two psychiatrists and other clinical professionals. Both offices cover emergency situations 24 hours a day.

Please contact Health Services (802-440-4426) if you have any questions about this plan.