Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Bentley University is 57.88% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.40%. 5,927 men and 3,735 women applied to Bentley and 3,243 men and 2,349 women students were accepted.
Among them, 697 men and 444 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Bentley.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Bentley
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants9,6625,9273,73500
Admitted5,5923,2432,34900
Enrolled1,14169744400
Acceptance Rate 57.88%54.72%62.89%--
Yield 20.40%21.49%18.90%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 304 students (27% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 53 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bentley.
The median SAT score is 1,340 with 660 SAT EBRW and 680 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 690 and the 25th percentile is 618. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 730 and 25th percentile is 640 .
The median ACT composite score is 30 with 75th percentile score of 32 and 25th percentile score of 28 at Bentley. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 30.
The SAT and ACT scores at Bentley University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Bentley
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total125813401420
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing618660690
SAT Math640680730
ACT Composite283032
ACT Math262830
ACT English263034
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Bentley. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bentley University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
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Bentley Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $150 for graduate schools of Bentley University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bentley.
Admission Information for Applying to Bentley
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$75
Graduate Application Fees$150
Admission Informationwww.bentley.edu/undergraduate
Online Applicationwww.bentley.edu/undergraduate
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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