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Bentley University
Waltham,
MA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate58%
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About Bentley University
Bentley University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Waltham, Massachusetts. Bentley University was founded in 1917. The college currently enrolls around 5,165 students a year, including 4,169 undergraduates.
Bentley University Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Bentley University. The acceptance rate at Bentley University is 58%. In 2022, 5,592 out of 9,662 total applicants were accepted.
| Bentley University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 58% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 78% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 27% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Bentley University is located in the town of Waltham, Massachusetts, in the suburbs of Boston.
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College Info
Bentley University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Bentley University is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Bentley University is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Bentley University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1280 - 1400
Math SAT Range
640 - 730
Reading SAT Range
618 - 690
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1400 and Above
Good
1280 to 1400
Avg
1280 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Bentley University students is 1332. Applicants with SAT scores of 1400 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Bentley University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1280 to 1400 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1280 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Bentley University.
Bentley University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$77,350
In State$77,350
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$58,150
$58,150
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$19,200
$19,200
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Bentley University is like? There are approximately 5,165 students enrolled at Bentley University, including 4,169 undergraduate students and 996 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 47% percent are from MA and 53% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time1%
Part Time47%
In State53%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
5,165
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
58%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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