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Bentley University

Bentley University is a medium, private institution located in Waltham, ma. Founded in 1917, Bentley University offers undergraduate degrees in 78 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 2

4,350 undergraduates

$58,150 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Bentley University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 48.4%

SAT score average 1340

ACT score average 30

Average high school GPA N/A

Application fee $75

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Key deadlines

November

336 days away Early Decision date

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January

32 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bentley University is known for one of its top majors: Finance and Financial Management Services. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

12 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Other

Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science and Information Technology

Law and Legal Studies

Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Finance and Financial Management Services

Accounting and Related Services

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Marketing

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $58,150

Additional expenses

Room & board $19,200

Books & supplies $1,300

Other expenses $1,310

Cost of attendance* $79,960

Average financial aid package $46,934

Estimated cost $33,026 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $58,150

Additional expenses

Room & board $19,200

Books & supplies $1,300

Other expenses $1,310

Cost of attendance* $79,960

Average financial aid package $46,934

Estimated cost $33,026 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bentley University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,350, with gender binary students split 61% male and 39% female.

Total enrollment

5,264

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

53%

African American %

Hispanic American %

11%

Asian %

10%

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

19%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bentley University, students love their Bentley Real Estate Group. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452

7818912000

www.bentley.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Bentley real estate group

Bentley entrepreneurship society

Campus activities board

Bentley consulting association

Bear outdoors club

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bentley University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bentley University?

Bentley University is located in Waltham, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Bentley University?

The acceptance rate for Bentley University is 48%.

What’s the average GPA for Bentley University?

The average high school GPA for Bentley University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bentley University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bentley University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $319,840.

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