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Overview

 Bentley
Location Waltham, MA
Setting Small City
Enrollment 5,264
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #108
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website bentley.edu
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Costs

 Bentley
Tuition (In State) $58,150
Tuition (Out of State) $58,150
Room & Board $19,200
Avg Net Price $43,858
Avg Grant Aid $33,293
% Receiving Grant Aid 86%

Admission

 Bentley
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 10,482
Admitted 5,077
Acceptance Rate 48.4%
Enrolled % 22.1%
Avg High School GPA 3.75
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 29/32
SAT Range 1250/1410
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2026

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 9%
% Women 9%
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 38%
% Out-of-State 46%

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/