Bennett College, Liberal arts college in Greensboro, United States.
Bennett College maintains a seven-to-one student-faculty ratio across its educational programs, providing individual attention to approximately 465 undergraduate students.
Founded in 1873 by Albion W. Tourgée as a normal school for freedmen, Bennett College transformed into a women-only institution in 1926.
Students participate in leadership development programs, research initiatives, and social justice projects that address contemporary issues affecting African American communities.
The campus contains multiple academic facilities, including the Global Learning Center and Thomas F. Holgate Library, which support various undergraduate degree programs.
Bennett College stands as one of only two historically Black colleges in the United States dedicated exclusively to women's education.
Location: Greensboro
Inception: 1873
Founders: Albion W. Tourgée
Industry: higher education
Address: 900 E Washington St, Greensboro, NC, 27401-3239 27401-3239
Website: http://bennett.edu
GPS coordinates: 36.06750,-79.77850
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
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