Waltham, MA

Bentley University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Bentley University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Waltham, MA.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Bentley University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

45% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 11,012 applied, 4,961 accepted, and 1,056 enrolled in Bentley.
618 men and 438 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,350 SAT, 30 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,350 and ACT score is 30. The SAT score of 1350 is very high, 86 to 90 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total128013501430
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing630660700
Math650690730
ACT Score
Composite283031
Math252732
English293234
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $61,000 for undergraduate programs and $46,920 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.90% compared to last year at Bentley University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,255 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $32,176.
For freshmen, 1,000 students (88%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $33,293.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 5,333 students enrolled Bentley in 2025.
By gender, 3,136 men and 2,197 women students are enrolled.
There are 4,526 undergraduate and 807 graduate students.
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63 Major Programs

  • 28 programs through online
  • 14 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Bentley is 87% and the transfer-out rate is 10%.
The retention rate is 93% for full-time and 93% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
87%
Transfer-out Rate
10%
Retention Rate
93%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 431 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Bentley and the average faculty salary is $142,624. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 1,109 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $99,849.
Number of Faculties
431
Average Faculty Salary
$142,624
Number of Staffs
1,109
Average Staff Salary
$99,849

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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