Bennington College is a private, nonsectarian college located in Bennington, Vermont. Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Bennington offers a distinctive education that combines learning and making. With a faculty of leading practitioners in their fields, students develop ideas in the classroom and apply them through hands-on work in the world.

This approach results in a learning experience free of barriers, where students can imagine, shape, and pursue their best work. The college places a strong emphasis on graduate-style academic advising, allowing students to map their own territory for study and practice. Bennington is the only college in the country to require an annual internship, providing students with real-world experience and the opportunity to engage in their field of interest.

As a highly engaged community of active makers and practitioners, Bennington fosters strong connections to alumni, colleagues, and employers around the globe. Graduates from Bennington College have a proven capacity to get things done and make a significant impact on the world's stage