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Overview

Bentley
Location Waltham, MA
Setting Small City
Enrollment 5,165
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #113
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website bentley.edu
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Costs

Bentley
Tuition (In State) $56,500
Tuition (Out of State) $56,500
Room & Board $18,660
Avg Net Price $44,233
Avg Grant Aid $30,733
% Receiving Grant Aid 81%

Admission

Bentley
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 9,662
Admitted 5,592
Acceptance Rate 57.9%
Enrolled % 20.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.75
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 28/32
SAT Range 1258/1420
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2025

Academics

Bentley
Student to Faculty Ratio 12:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (83%)
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (12%)
  • Computer and Information Sciences (3%)
  • Mathematics (1%)
  • General Studies (1%)

Outcomes

Bentley
Graduation Rate 88%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $87,200
Making Student Loan Payments 92%
Median Student Loan Debt $26,500
Median Loan Payment $274

Diversity

Bentley
% Men 59%
% Women 41%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 62%
% Black 3%
% Hispanic 7%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 14%
% Unknown Race 3%

Students

Bentley
% In-State 41%
% Out-of-State 44%

Campus

Bentley
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/