Bentley University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1411 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #382 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #344 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #2 of 2 | In Waltham |
| #97 of 1,009 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 76 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 48%
- Undergraduates
- 4,350
- Graduates
- 914
- 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 48% and is among the top 14% 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 | 48% | 46% | 52% |
| Applicants | 10,482 | 6,213 | 4,268 |
| Admissions | 5,077 | 2,856 | 2,221 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,120 | 664 | 456 |
921 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
96 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
284 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1250
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bentley University are 1250-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
40 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bentley University are 29-32 (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 |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2799 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 845 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 591 (11%) |
| Asian | 529 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 212 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 148 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 131 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bentley University is $43,858 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 | $24,239 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,482 |
| $48-75K | $25,331 |
| $75-110K | $35,581 |
| $110K+ | $49,750 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,150 | $44,720 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,150 | $44,720 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,150 | $44,720 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,350 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,200 |
| Room charge | $11,650 |
| Meal charge | $7,550 |
Bentley University majors
Bentley University has granted 959 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs, 552 master's across 10 programs, and 2 doctorate degrees in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bentley University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | 256 | 90 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 108 | 205 | |
| Business Statistics | 42 | 81 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 108 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 106 | ||
| Accounting | 81 | 21 | |
| Accounting and Finance | 99 | ||
| Human Computer Interaction | 58 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 40 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 39 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 30 | ||
| Taxation | 29 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 27 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 22 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 18 | ||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 16 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 7 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 7 | ||
| Information Technology | 6 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 4 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 2 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Research and Development Management | 1 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 959 | 552 | 2 |
Bentley University has a graduation rate of 88%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 88% | 85% | 93% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bentley University has published 6,221 scientific papers with 151,775 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 39 | 148 |
| 1993 | 43 | 187 |
| 1994 | 44 | 204 |
| 1995 | 55 | 256 |
| 1996 | 54 | 297 |
| 1997 | 59 | 298 |
| 1998 | 45 | 316 |
| 1999 | 53 | 360 |
| 2000 | 67 | 533 |
| 2001 | 60 | 561 |
| 2002 | 116 | 831 |
| 2003 | 144 | 1070 |
| 2004 | 135 | 1328 |
| 2005 | 167 | 1671 |
| 2006 | 195 | 2215 |
| 2007 | 194 | 2804 |
| 2008 | 186 | 3335 |
| 2009 | 220 | 4040 |
| 2010 | 248 | 4773 |
| 2011 | 299 | 5725 |
| 2012 | 257 | 6459 |
| 2013 | 236 | 6943 |
| 2014 | 217 | 7374 |
| 2015 | 283 | 7654 |
| 2016 | 277 | 7023 |
| 2017 | 284 | 7443 |
| 2018 | 284 | 8249 |
| 2019 | 245 | 9068 |
| 2020 | 302 | 10945 |
| 2021 | 266 | 12006 |
| 2022 | 266 | 11153 |
| 2023 | 277 | 11956 |
| 2024 | 204 | 11298 |
Bentley University alumni
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Jay Leno
- Occupations
- stand-up comedianscreenwritertelevision actoractorYouTuber
- Biography
-
James Douglas Muir Leno is an American television host, comedian, and writer. After doing stand-up comedy for years, he became the host of NBC's The Tonight Show from 1992 until 2009 when Conan O'Brien took over as host. Beginning in September 2009, 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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Mike Mangini
- Occupations
- drummercomposerlyricistmusic educator
- Biography
-
Michael Anthony Mangini is an American musician, primarily known as the former drummer of progressive metal band Dream Theater, with whom he played between 2010 and 2023. He has also played for bands and artists such as 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. Mangini appeared on the Discovery Channel show Time Warp, displaying his drum skills for high-speed cameras.
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David Pakman
- Occupations
- television producerradio personalitypoliticianYouTuberjournalist
- Biography
-
David Pakman is an American talk show host and a left-wing 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.
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Corina Smith
- Occupations
- fashion designermodelactorsinger
- Biography
-
María Corina Smith Pocaterra, better known as Corina Smith, is a Venezuelan singer, actress and model.
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 | 971 |
| 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 |