A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bentley are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
62%
|
Black |
3%
|
Hispanic |
7%
|
Asian |
8%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
14%
|
Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 42% more male students than female students enrolled at Bentley University with a gender ratio of 59% men to 41% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bentley has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
59%
|
Women |
41%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
3,031
|
Women |
2,134
|
Bentley serves a low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 41 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
41%
|
Out of State |
44%
|
Foreign |
14%
|
Unknown Location |
1%
|
14% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.3% |
Part time Undergrads | 1.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164739 IPEDS survey data for Bentley University.
Last updated February 24, 2024