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North Bennet Street School

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Students retention rate 94%
On-time graduation rate 90%

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, North Bennet Street School is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of North Bennet Street School is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

North Bennet Street School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, North Bennet Street School emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

North Bennet Street School boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 69%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at North Bennet Street School are Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector, Carpentry/Carpenter, Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair, Precision Production, Other, Locksmithing and Safe Repair. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Carpentry/Carpenter

Precision Production, Other

Program Length 18 months
Tuition and Fees $50,150
Books and Supplies $3,000
Total Cost $53,150

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Locksmithing and Safe Repair

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $21,150
Books and Supplies $2,200
Total Cost $23,350

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at North Bennet Street School received on average $7,973 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,973
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1 4% $6,195 $6,195
Other Federal Grant 1 4% $6,195 $6,195
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 12 48% $8,121 $97,450
Total Grant & Scholarships 13 52% $7,973 $103,645

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Bennet Street School students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North Bennet Street School students is 90.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 85.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 91.7%.

90.3%

  • white 92.0% 23 students
  • International Students 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

North Bennet Street School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Bennet Street School offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization