Bentley University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,350
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	61%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	88%

Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, Bentley University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Bentley University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Bentley University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Bentley University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

60.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$54,910

Cost of attendance at Bentley University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$54,910

Cost of attendance at Bentley University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at Bentley University received on average $30,491 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$30,491

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	142	15%	$6,372	$904,863
Other Federal Grant	440	47%	$3,317	$1,459,425
State Grant/Scholarships	122	13%	$2,697	$329,050
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	713	76%	$28,154	$20,073,849
Total Grant & Scholarships	717	77%	$30,491	$21,862,324

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bentley University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bentley University students is 88.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 93.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 84.5%.

88.0%

asian 80.6% 58 students
African American 90.0% 27 students
white 90.6% 527 students
unknown 79.3% 23 students
hispanic 82.5% 52 students
International Students 87.0% 107 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northeast 10 Conference
Baseball Northeast 10 Conference
Basketball Northeast 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Northeast 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Bentley University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bentley University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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