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Bentley University
Waltham, MA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 45%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $38,969
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 88%
- Median earnings
- $126,427
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Bentley University is a private nonprofit college in Waltham, MA with 4,474 undergraduates. It admits 45% of applicants, and admitted students average 1352 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $38,969 per year ($25,905 for families earning under $30,000). 88% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $126,427 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 45%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 10,482
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,077
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing630–700
200800
SAT Math650–730
200800
ACT Composite28–31
136
What Bentley University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $83,072
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $63,390
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$25,905
- $30–48k$17,774
- $48–75k$27,820
- $75–110k$36,570
- $110k+$50,907
Get a personal estimate with Bentley University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 88%
- Freshman retention
- 93%
- Median earnings
- $126,427
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,474
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 20%
- White53%
- Hispanic14%
- Black5%
- Asian10%
Bentley University FAQ
What is Bentley University's acceptance rate?+
Bentley University admits 45% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Bentley University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 630–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 650–730 on SAT Math; the average total is 1352.
What ACT score do you need for Bentley University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–31.
Is Bentley University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Bentley University?+
In Fall 2023, 10,482 students applied to Bentley University and 5,077 were admitted; 1,120 enrolled.
Does Bentley University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Bentley University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Bentley University require an essay?+
Bentley University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Bentley University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $83,072 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $38,969.
What is Bentley University's graduation rate?+
88% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 164739 · How we use this data
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