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Bentley University

#6 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
  • 4 Year
  • Waltham, MA
  • 685 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      A-
    10. Campus Food
      D+
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      B+
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    Bentley is a highly rated private university located in Waltham, Massachusetts in the Boston Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,171 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Bentley acceptance rate is 44%. Popular majors include Accounting, Finance, and Business Support Services. Graduating 91% of students, Bentley alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $65,800.
    About Bentley University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Northeast-10 Conference
    Address
    175 Forest St
    Waltham, MA 02452
    Website
    bentley.edu

    Bentley University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    44%
    Application Deadline
    January 7
    SAT Range
    1210-1380
    ACT Range
    27-31
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Test Prep

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $36,613/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $26,565/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    80%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    78%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.36 responses
    52%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.48 responses
    48%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.48 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Accounting
      219 Graduates
    • Finance
      210 Graduates
    • Business Support Services
      162 Graduates
    • Marketing
      156 Graduates
    • Business
      133 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      116 Graduates
    • Managerial Economics
      46 Graduates
    • Information Science
      31 Graduates
    • Corporate Communications
      30 Graduates
    • Actuarial Science
      23 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,171Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    101
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    14%
    Varsity Athletes
    13%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 26 responses
    Report
    • Money Hungry
      42%
    • Self interested
      23%
    • apathetic
      15%
    • Driven
      8%
    • Looking for a great education and a great party
      4%
    • Outgoing
      4%
    • Stressed
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    98%
    Poll
    55%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.58 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.62 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 27 responses
    Report
    • Business, ethics, and apathy
      26%
    • Prepared for the business man
      26%
    • Paratus
      15%
    • Ambitious
      7%
    • Dedicated
      7%
    • Underestimated
      7%
    • Fast-paced
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $86,900/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    91%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    97%
    National
    83%
    93%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.27 responses
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    Bentley is great especially if you are a focus driven individual. The environment is that of Harvard, Yale, Cornell or any other of the Ivy Leagues! Students are gravely concerned about their grades mostly. It is very intense academically but can be a special place once you can balance and maintain as well as have control and restraint. If you are into getting the best return on your investment, this is the place for you. Bentley is very well known in the Northeast region and has a lot of prestige behind its name. You are more than certain to obtain a job once it's on your resume!
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    Select programs and professors are excellent! Some professors are very knowledgeable and give great insight into your area of study. HOWEVER caution with contact with administration - anything contact with IT services, Health services, or other departments is a MISERABLE experience. Some workers have terrible customer service and act snotty back to you when you ask a question. Their website provides incorrect information all the time, with broken links all over the place. It is completely unorganized. If you can stomach the bad service - and only care about the academics this college is a great! If you can find a school that offers you the same academic experience with a better, streamlined and organized admin and website then stay away from Bentley! Bentley is a major headache when it comes to getting clear answers to tuition, registration, services, etc.
    Overall I could not be happier with my choice. The opportunities are great here. If you take advantage of all the clubs, talks, and activities you will learn a lot. The food is not amazing but you can use discretionary funds. The campus is very nice. Dorms are good. If you are interested in business and are highly motivated this is the school for you! Even if you are not interested in business the skills you learn here will apply to whatever you do in the future.