Applying to Bentley University
The acceptance ratio at Bentley University was 46.72% - 9,017 students were applied and 4,213 were admitted to the school. The rate is around the national average. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 22% where 944 out of 4,213 admitted students were enrolled.
The average SAT score is 1,320 and ACT score is 29 at the school.
Below tables and charts analyze the admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and admission statistics
.Bentley University Admissions
The application fee is $75 for applying undergraduate school and $75 for graduate school at Bentley University. Next table presents general admission information.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Admission Information | www.bentley.edu/undergraduate |
| Online Application | www.bentley.edu/undergraduate |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1 Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research) |
Admission Statistics
For academic year 2019-20, the acceptance rate is 46.72% and yield is 22.41%. 5,628 men and 3,389 women applied to Bentley University and 2,382 men and 1,831 women students were accepted. Among them, 550 men and 394 women were enrolled into the school (Fall 2019).
Following table and chart show the admission statistics including number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield (also known as enrollment rate).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 9,017 | 5,628 | 3,389 |
| Admitted | 4,213 | 2,382 | 1,831 |
| Enrolled | 944 | 550 | 394 |
| Acceptance Ratio | 46.72% | 42.32% | 54.03% |
| Yield | 22.41% | 23.09% | 21.52% |
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For academic year 2019-2020, 807 students (85% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 226 students (24%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 680 and 25th percentile is 600. The SAT Math score is 730 (75th) and 630 (25th). The submitted ACT composite score is 31 (75th percentile) and 27 (25th percentile).
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
| ACT English | 25 | 33 |
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at Bentley University are very competitive and high when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,115, ACT: 65 - Private (not-for-profit) Master's College and University (larger programs)).
Application Requirements
Bentley University requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program and Recommendations to its applicants.The school recommends to submit High School GPA and High School Rank. Next table summarizes Bentley University application requirements.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and required years of subject, see Bentley University online application page .
| High School GPA | Recommended |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Recommended |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
