- AcademicsA
- ValueA+
- DiversityA-
- CampusB-
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneA-
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationB
- DormsB+
- Campus FoodC-
- Student LifeB+
- SafetyB+
Bentley University is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northeast 10 Conference
Address
175 Forest St
Waltham, MA 02452
Website
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
42%
SAT Range
1140-1330
ACT Range
26-30
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Bentley University
Cost
Net Price
$33,133/ year
National
$15,403Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 78%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.36 responses
- 61%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.38 responses
- 58%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.38 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Accounting
235 GraduatesFinance
192 GraduatesBusiness Support Services
180 GraduatesMarketing
159 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
142 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
128 GraduatesManagerial Economics
54 GraduatesComputer and Information Studies
38 GraduatesCorporate Communications
24 GraduatesComputer and Information Systems Security
19 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,137Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
13%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Poll
- 60%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.48 responses
Poll
- 58%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.52 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$74,900/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
89%
National
48%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%- 93%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.27 responses
Bentley University Reviews
639 reviews
All Categories
Bentley University is the best college! Not only do the professors prepare you for the working world, they are also great connections to have. Most of them have made great names for themselves in the business world and are more than willing to guide you in the direction you choose. Being on the track & field team is also a great experience because everyone is dedicated and helps each other with everyday activities to personal issues.
Bentley University is slowly becoming a more popular school for students, and for good reason! I am currently finishing up my first year at Bentley and couldn't be more pleased with how my experience went. At first, Bentley wasn't even a possibility for me, in fact, at the bottom of my list! Then, when I finally decided to take a tour, everything changed. Even just a few hours on the campus made me feel so at home (cheesy but true). Everyone at Bentley is dedicated, ambitious, and hard working individuals all with the dream of becoming a successful business men/women. It is great to be with a group of like minded individuals because it makes your education all the more exciting knowing exactly where you want to be in four years. Bentley also offers liberal studies majors which allow you to explore much more than just your business education and you can take classes in other topics that interest you. This school is also top notch with professors who have had years of experience with well known and reputable companies along with state of the art technology that most schools don't have. Although Bentley is a small school, the social scene is still amazing! There's so many different clubs and orgs to be a part of, you'll never get bored! Granted the party scene isn't what you'd expect at a large state school, but there is always something to do on the weekends! Along with that, with such close proximity to Boston, you can't go wrong! Bentley University is the perfect school for a driven student who wants to learn in a competitive environment along with receive a well-rounded and experiential education.
I am a rising senior at Bentley University and as far as overall value goes I couldn't be happier with my decision to attend. The professors are intelligent men and women with real world business experience who want to help you achieve your goals. Bentley invests in its students by giving them all the tools they need to be prepared for the real world.
The one thing Bentley lacks is the "traditional college experience" you would get from going to a larger state school. Athletics are not closely followed, and most student are more concerned with getting ahead than having a good time.
The one thing Bentley lacks is the "traditional college experience" you would get from going to a larger state school. Athletics are not closely followed, and most student are more concerned with getting ahead than having a good time.