School Highlights
North Bennet Street School serves 141 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is more than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Acceptance Rate: 62%
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
North Bennet Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
North Bennet Street School
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
290 staff
Student Body
The student population of North Bennet Street School has declined by 9% over five years.
The North Bennet Street School diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 146% over five years.
Total Enrollment
141 students
2,106 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
141 students
1,039 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,619 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
141 students
839 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
99 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
83 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%

% Hispanic
1%
21%

% Black
4%
15%

% White
4%
43%

% Hawaiian
82%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%

% Unknown races
1%
9%


Diversity Score
0.32
0.74

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.9032%
0.2128%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4706%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,800
$35,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
87%

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,750
$13,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
62%
69%

SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of North Bennet Street School?
The acceptance rate of North Bennet Street School is 62%, which is lower than the state average of 69%.
What is North Bennet Street School's ranking?
North Bennet Street School ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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