Bentley Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 45.05%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1350. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $61,000
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Bentley:
- Total Enrollment: 5,333, including 82 online students
- 4,526 Undergraduate, 807 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 58.8% men, 41.2% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 87%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 10%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 93%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 63 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 28 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 14 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Bentley Overview
Bentley University (Bentley) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Waltham, MA. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Bentley's tuition & fees is $61,000 for the academic year 2024-2025. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $33,694.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,333 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Bentley's acceptance rate is 45.05% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.29%. The median SAT score is 1350 and the ACT score is 30.
Bentley ranked 13rd in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Bentley University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Bentley University is $61,000. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $46,920.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $63,990 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $49,228.
| Undergraduate | $61,000 |
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| Graduate | $46,920 |
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| Undergraduate | $63,990 |
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| Graduate | $49,228 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Bentley University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Bentley
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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