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.