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Bentley University
  • 4 Year
  • WALTHAM, MA
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Bentley University
#214 in Best Colleges in America
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • WALTHAM, MA
  • 784 reviews
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    Bentley University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    81%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $11,000 / year
    Poll
    65%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 204 responses
    Poll
    76%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 68 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $7,130 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 76 responses
    • Einstein's
      29%
    • La Cava
      20%
    • Curritos
      14%
    • Dunkin Donuts
      12%
    • Haha good joke. Seasons has "food"
      8%
    • Russo's
      7%
    • Just go off campus
      5%
    21%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 71 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 50 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      38%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      44%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      12%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      6%

    Safety

    Safety
    A minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    93%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 46 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 37 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      11%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      62%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      24%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 38 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      18%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      63%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      13%
    • Not very visible.
      5%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 77 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      1%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      19%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      58%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      21%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 43 responses
    • Spring Day
      28%
    • Halloween Dance
      16%
    • Back2Bentley Dance
      14%
    • Greedy Bingo
      14%
    • Breakfast by Moonlight
      12%
    • Have not attended any events
      5%
    • Rhythmic Graffiti!
      5%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 69 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      38%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      39%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      19%
    • Parties? What parties?
      4%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 42 responses
    • Springday
      81%
    • changes each year
      7%
    • Groove Boston
      5%
    • Halloween
      5%
    • Super Bingo
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    55%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 73 responses
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