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#12 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

Bentley Admission Requirements

Waltham, Massachusetts

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Chances of getting into Bentley University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
61%
Admission Difficulty for Bentley University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Bentley and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Bentley is 61%.  It ranks #24 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Bentley is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 5,674 out of 9,311 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 16 percent on standardized admission tests. Bentley University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.75. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Bentley application fee is $75 and applications are due by Jan 7.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Bentley University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 27% of students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Bentley SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1240-1413
Applicants Submitting SAT 
27%
SAT Scores for Bentley University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 610
SAT Math 25th 630
SAT Composite 25th 1240
SAT Scores for Bentley University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 690
SAT Math 75th 723
SAT Composite 75th 1413
Average SAT Score 1330

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Bentley University?

Bentley University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Bentley University score in the top 19 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1240-1413.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Bentley University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1413 and Above Good >75%
1326 to 1413 Avg + 61%-75%
1240 to 1326 Avg - 45%-61%
1154 to 1240 Reach 30%-45%
Less than 1154 Low <30%
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Bentley ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
28-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
5%
ACT Scores for Bentley University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 27
ACT Math 25th 26
ACT Composite 25th 28
ACT Scores for Bentley University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 32
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 30

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Bentley?

Bentley University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Bentley regularly accepts students who score 28 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 12 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 28-32.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Bentley University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >75%
30 to 32 Avg + 61%-75%
28 to 30 Avg - 45%-61%
26 to 28 Reach 30%-45%
Less than 26 Low <30%
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Bentley GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.75*
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Bentley University?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Bentley. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Bentley University was 3.75 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #18 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Bentley accepts 61% of students who apply.

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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.75 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

High School Class Rank

68% of Bentley University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Bentley University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 36%
Top 25% of class 68%
Top 50% of class 94%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Bentley University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,687 5,624 9,311
Accepted 2,409 3,265 5,674
Acceptance Rate 65% 58% 61%
Enrolled 385 634 1,019
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 19% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 7, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 7, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bentley University is $75.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bentley University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bentley University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Bentley University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Bentley University prefer SAT or ACT?

27% of students submit their SAT scores to Bentley. 5% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Bentley University?

61% of those who apply are granted admission to Bentley. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Bentley University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1240 and 1413. 27% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Bentley University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 28 and 32. 5% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.