- North Bennet Street School is a private vocational school in Boston, Massachusetts. NBSS offers nine full-time programs, including bookbinding, cabinet and furniture making, carpentry, jewelry making ...
School Highlights
North Bennet Street School serves 161 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 57%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Acceptance Rate: 62%
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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
Year Founded
1881
Total Faculty
n/a
290 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
40
Student Body
The student population of North Bennet Street School has grown by 5% over five years.
The North Bennet Street School diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 89% over five years.
Total Enrollment
161 students
2,687 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
161 students
1,039 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
161 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
161 students
839 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
217 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
346 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
21%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
50%
43%
% Hawaiian
33%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
9%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8571%
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,800
$33,800
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%
62%
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) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jeff Altepeter - Head of the Bookbinding Department, renowned in traditional leather bindings. -
- Cecelia Marquez - Carpentry graduate and professional in the field. -
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 equal to the state average of 62%.
Who are famous alumni from North Bennet Street School?
North Bennet Street School famous alumni include: Jeff Altepeter - Head of the Bookbinding Department, renowned in traditional leather bindings. and Cecelia Marquez - Carpentry graduate and professional in the field..
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