Bentley University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1413 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #383 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #344 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #2 of 2 | In Waltham |
| #95 of 1,014 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 77 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Undergraduates
- 4,526
- Graduates
- 807
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.bentley.edu
Bentley University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bentley University has an acceptance rate of 45% and is among the top 13% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 43% | 49% |
| Applicants | 11,012 | 6,491 | 4,520 |
| Admissions | 4,961 | 2,760 | 2,201 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,055 | 618 | 437 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
2,326 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
82 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
196 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1280
or below
75% of them
had 1430
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bentley University are 1280-1430 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bentley University are 28-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2753 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 853 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 681 (13%) |
| Asian | 527 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 234 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 147 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 129 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bentley University is $45,802 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,196 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,587 |
| $48-75K | $26,164 |
| $75-110K | $33,653 |
| $110K+ | $49,190 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,000 | $46,920 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,000 | $46,920 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,000 | $46,920 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,350 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,140 |
| Room charge | $12,220 |
| Meal charge | $7,920 |
Bentley University majors
Bentley University has granted 921 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs, 495 master's across 10 programs, and 6 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bentley University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | 284 | 85 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 120 | 207 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 123 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 104 | ||
| Business Statistics | 39 | 55 | |
| Accounting | 64 | 5 | 3 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 49 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 48 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 38 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 36 | ||
| Human Computer Interaction | 36 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 23 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 22 | ||
| Taxation | 18 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 13 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 11 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 11 | ||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 11 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 3 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Information Technology | 1 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 | ||
| Research and Development Management | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 921 | 495 | 6 |
Bentley University has a graduation rate of 87%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 87% | 84% | 91% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bentley University has published 6,364 scientific papers with 159,583 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Economics, Philosophy, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 43 | 188 |
| 1994 | 44 | 204 |
| 1995 | 55 | 256 |
| 1996 | 54 | 296 |
| 1997 | 59 | 299 |
| 1998 | 45 | 318 |
| 1999 | 53 | 363 |
| 2000 | 67 | 535 |
| 2001 | 60 | 563 |
| 2002 | 116 | 833 |
| 2003 | 144 | 1070 |
| 2004 | 135 | 1332 |
| 2005 | 167 | 1674 |
| 2006 | 195 | 2214 |
| 2007 | 194 | 2805 |
| 2008 | 186 | 3330 |
| 2009 | 220 | 4040 |
| 2010 | 248 | 4773 |
| 2011 | 299 | 5725 |
| 2012 | 257 | 6459 |
| 2013 | 236 | 6930 |
| 2014 | 218 | 7384 |
| 2015 | 287 | 7678 |
| 2016 | 278 | 7024 |
| 2017 | 285 | 7446 |
| 2018 | 285 | 8249 |
| 2019 | 244 | 9061 |
| 2020 | 303 | 10952 |
| 2021 | 267 | 12034 |
| 2022 | 266 | 11169 |
| 2023 | 283 | 12016 |
| 2024 | 209 | 11449 |
| 2025 | 158 | 9834 |
Bentley University alumni
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Jay Leno
- Occupations
- dancercomedianjournalisttelevision producervoice actor
- Biography
-
James Douglas Muir Leno is an American television host, comedian, and writer. After doing stand-up comedy for years, Leno was chosen in 1992 to replace Johnny Carson as the host of NBC's The Tonight Show; Leno hosted The Tonight Show until September 2009 when Conan O'Brien took over as host and Leno started a primetime talk show, The Jay Leno Show, which aired weeknights at 10:00 p.m. ET, also on NBC. O'Brien turned down NBC's offer to have Leno host a half hour monologue show before The Tonight Show to boost ratings amid reported viewership diminishing, which sparked the 2010 Tonight Show conflict that resulted in Leno's returning to hosting the show on March 1, 2010. He hosted his last episode of his second tenure on February 6, 2014. That year, he was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. From 2014 to 2022, he hosted Jay Leno's Garage, and from 2021 to 2023, hosted the revival of You Bet Your Life.
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Charles Taylor
- Enrolled in Bentley University
- Studied economics
- Occupations
- warlordpolitician
- Biography
-
Charles McArthur Ghankay Taylor is a Liberian former politician. He served as the 22nd president of Liberia from 2 August 1997 until his resignation on 11 August 2003 as a result of the Second Liberian Civil War and growing international pressure. After leaving office, he was found guilty of war crimes committed in the Sierra Leone Civil War, and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
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Mike Mangini
- Occupations
- composerlyricistmusic educatordrummer
- Biography
-
Michael Anthony Mangini is an American musician, best known for his tenure with the progressive metal band Dream Theater, with whom he performed from 2010 to 2023. He has also played with artists and bands including Annihilator, Extreme, James LaBrie and Steve Vai. Before joining Dream Theater, Mangini was a faculty member at Berklee College of Music. Between 2002 and 2005, he set five World's Fastest Drummer records. He also appeared on the Discovery Channel series Time Warp, where his drumming was captured with high-speed cameras.
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David Pakman
- Occupations
- politicianYouTuberjournalisttelevision producerradio personality
- Biography
-
David Pakman is an American-Argentine talk show host and political commentator. He is the host of the talk radio program The David Pakman Show. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is a naturalized citizen of the United States.
General info
| Alternative names | Bentley |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1917 |
| Motto | Paratus Prepared |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,020 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 175 Forest St Waltham, Massachusetts, 02452-4705 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 65,000 |
| Phone | 7818912000 |