Dedicated to integrity, civic engagement, and social justice, Bennett College, an all-female college, specializes in engaging and transforming its scholars into leaders of service in an evolving society. These Bennett Belles enjoy highly individualized academic and preprofessional services, developing a sisterhood on campus that results in a lifetime network of peer and mentor support. In alignment with Bennett’s mission of affecting international change, students from all fields of study are encouraged to explore a minor or a certificate in global studies, a pursuit that encourages studying abroad and doing original student research.
Bennett’s 24 majors are split between two groups. The Division of Arts and Sciences houses STEM, humanities, as well as social and behavioral sciences. Dedicated to truth, spirituality, and social justice, Arts and Sciences students pride themselves in scholarship dedicated to inquiry and transformative civic engagement. Meanwhile, the Division of Professional Studies prioritizes internships, field practice, and service opportunities to ensure that graduates are ready to enter careers in business, education, journalism, and social work. The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies guides business students through all stages of developing enterprise, whether they’re interested in high-tech startups or nonprofit endeavors addressing society’s persistent and urgent needs.
