Overview
Student Population
| Location | Waltham, Massachusetts |
| Online | bentley.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, Bentley University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,252 prospective students applied, and 3,998 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,014 enrolled in the school. 4,879 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 581 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $48,180 plus fees of $1,700. Bentley is ranked 73 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Bentley is rated within the top 17% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Bentley University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#73 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#67 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#9 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1240/1410 |
| ACT | 28/32 |
| GPA | 3.75 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 |
| Other Fees | $1,700 |
| Room and Board | $16,320 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,220 |
| Total One Year Cost | $68,710 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 83% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 12% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3% |
| Mathematics | 1% |
| General Studies | 1% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164739 IPEDS survey data for Bentley University.
Current students may use the Bentley University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.