Bentley University
Waltham, MA · Private
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Bentley University admitted 45.1% of applicants university-wide (4,961 of 11,012).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 45.1% | 4,961 | 11,012 |
| In-state | 46.5% | 1,744 | 3,752 |
| Out-of-state | 47.3% | 2,352 | 4,970 |
| International applicants | 35.7% | 695 | 1,949 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 61.1% | 389 | 637 |
| Men | 42.5% | 2,760 | 6,491 |
| Women | 48.7% | 2,201 | 4,520 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 61.1%, vs 45.1% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Also offers Restrictive Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 4,961 admitted students, 1,056 enrolled (21.3% yield).
Bentley University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1290–1403
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 28–31
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.50–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Bentley University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $85,290/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $61,000 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $24,290 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $85,290/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $21,196 |
| $30k–48k | $18,587 |
| $48k–75k | $26,164 |
| $75k–110k | $33,653 |
| Over $110k | $49,190 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Bentley Scholars — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Falcon Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Bentley Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Women's Leadership Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Bentley Scholars — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Falcon Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Women's Leadership Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Bentley University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Bentley University Common Data Set · Application requirements · 2024
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Bentley students are known for being ambitious, creative, and ready to do business. What makes you interested in Bentley, and how do you plan to make your mark?500 words · Required
Draft these in the free Essay Coach
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $120,959
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 86.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 93%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,023
- At graduation
Bentley University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #12
- Forbes: #201
- Niche: #156
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Bentley University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (89%), Computer & information sciences (5%), Social sciences (1%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 22% of class sections have under 20 students.
Bentley University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.