We are consistently recognized for our excellence as an HBCU and the community of young women that enter our campus. Our microcollege model allows for a personal college experience and unique opportunities that are developed to guide you toward success.

86%
Student Retention Rate
235+
Belles have traveled globally to 30+ countries
7:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
5
Consecutive years as a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader
63%
Students with internships

Equity in Health

Our biology program equips students with the expertise and opportunities to drive advancements in health equity, ensuring better health outcomes for diverse communities.

Equity in Education

Our education program empowers every student with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to achieve their full potential and create a more equitable future for themselves and their communities.

Equity in Environment

Our Green Team and sustainability projects engage students in hands-on environmental initiatives, fostering a commitment to equitable and sustainable practices that benefit all communities.

Equity in Global Studies

Our global studies program enriches students with international study and travel experiences, cultivating the cultural awareness and global perspectives essential for promoting worldwide equity and understanding.

Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary studies sit at the intersection of separate but unified fields of study and integrates them into a unique educational experience that might resonate more with students than a traditional degree program. This combination of multiple academic disciplines encourages students to think across boundaries. Bennett College offers two paths of Interdisciplinary studies: Traditional and Africana Women’s Studies.

Bennett College has dismantled the traditional 16-week semester model to implement a radical Minimester Model. This helps to limit the cognitive load for our students and make academics more accessible. To learn more about the Minimester Model and why smallness is our strength, check out this interview from President Walsh!

What is a Minimester?

Instead of semesters, Bennett College students have 3 Minimesters.

MM1

Minimester 1:

2 weeks for introductory courses or an intensive 3-credit hour class.

MM2

Minimester 2:

7 weeks for 3-credit hour classes.

MM3

Minimester 3:

7 weeks for 3-credit hour classes.

We Are Sisters

I chose Bennett for the opportunities that I thought I would have that really truly lived up to the name. I've been to the UNCF conference. I've met the governor, so Bennett is a place where I thought I could develop into my true self.

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My Bennett Story

Ja’Nylah Lottie Johnson is a Senior, Interdisciplinary Studies major with a concentration in education. She was raised on the coast of the San Francisco Bay Area in Alameda, California by her mother, Lakisha Harris, her aunt, Nunie Johnson, and her grandmother, Lottie Evans.
Miss Bennett’s Story | Ja’nylah Lottie Johnson

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Prepared for the Bigger World

Twins Imani and Cierra have been together since birth and have a bond that will never be broken, but coming to Bennett College helped them realize that there is a much bigger world to explore. #MyBennettStory

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Bennett College