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About Bentley University

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Bentley University is a private university in Waltham, MA, known for its business focused, waltham massachusetts, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 58%, Bentley University is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 1,141 students each year. Bentley University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1290–1403, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Students who apply Early Decision are admitted at 61%, somewhat higher than the regular decision rate of 45%, making it a consideration for students who have confirmed their first choice. Bentley University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $35,203 per year; the sticker price of $75,615 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Bentley University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

58%
Overall Accept Rate
1347
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1290 – 1403 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Bentley University

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Essay Strategy
Bentley sits at the intersection of business and the liberal arts, so use your essays to show how you think about real-world problems through both a quantitative and a human lens, not just that you want to study business.
Test Score Strategy
Since Bentley is test optional and your scores are below their 75th percentile, you are better off not submitting them and letting your GPA, coursework, and essays carry your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Bentley University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$76k/yr$21.2k
30k-48k~$76k/yr$18.6k
48k-75k~$76k/yr$26.2k
75k-110k~$76k/yr$33.7k
110k+~$76k/yr$49.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

88%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$87k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
4,517
Undergrad Enrollment
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