North Bennet Street School

150 North Street
Boston, MA 02109
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • 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 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)

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North Bennet Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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

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
2,687 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
141 students
1,039 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
141 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
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)
90%
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
$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) , 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. -
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%.
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..
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 62%
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Suffolk County, MA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Suffolk County, MA is Bunker Hill Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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