Bentley University is a place for successful leaders who set out to create positive change in our communities, organizations and the world. We believe in doing business and doing good at the same time. By combining business education with arts and sciences, we provide students with the critical thinking and practical skills to help them collaborate effectively, communicate clearly and lead successful, rewarding careers. Bentley is more than just one of the nation's top business schools. We are a community of leaders committed to making an impact that doesn't just move business forward, but that moves us all forward. We prepare students to become a force for positive change from the classroom to the boardroom.
Located on a classic New England campus just minutes from Harvard Square and Boston, Bentley provides easy access to this major metropolitan area's professional networking and cultural opportunities. Access to Boston, combined with Bentley's strong emphasis on engaged, hands-on learning opportunities provides the ideal career preparation for today's fast-changing economy. With nearly 80 percent of students living on campus, this tight-knit and inclusive community embraces diverse perspectives and backgrounds. The university enrolls approximately 4,200 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and PhD students. Bentley was founded in 1917 and is set on 163 acres in Waltham, Massachusetts, 9 miles west of Boston. For more information, visit www.bentley.edu.
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Waltham, MA 02452
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At Bentley, we're committed to a caring and holistic review of every application, one that considers everything that makes you the person you are today. The entire application process at Bentley is about you and finding the best fit for your college experience.
Our students come from a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and cultures — aspects that are important to a rich educational experience and your success in college and beyond. Of course, we review the rigor of your curriculum and your achievements in the classroom, but beyond academics, we consider other attributes that define you. We want to know the way you navigated your high school years, your involvement in your community and your commitment to your interests.
Application requirements:
Application form and $75 fee
Official high school transcript or GED score report
Core requirements include 4 years of English, 4 years of Math, 3 years of lab science, 3 years of social science and 3 years of foreign language.
College Essay
Senior grades
Two letters of recommendation
Bentley will continue to be test optional through the Fall of 2023 and Spring of 2024.
Number of First-Year Applicant Fall 2022: 9,659
Admits: 5,592
Enrolled: 1100
SAT & ACT Test scores-optional for fall 2023 and spring 2024
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Early Decision — November 15
Early Decision II — January 15
Regular — January 15
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Academic Programs
The Honors Program allows students in the top 10 percent of their class to select honors-level courses and have access to specialized courses developed specifically for the program. Students are involved in individual, group and faculty research projects.
The FirstGen Presidential Fellows Program is a prestigious leadership development program for first-year first generation students. The program features an array of offerings to help first-generation students develop academically, professionally and personally. Students selected for this program will receive a financial aid package that covers the full estimated cost of attendance.
Advanced Standing Programs:
Jumpstart your career with a combined degree program by taking graduate coursework during your undergraduate years — without sacrificing valuable learning opportunities like internships or study abroad. Bentley offers three options through this program: Advanced Standing in Finance is for Finance majors who will earn a BS and MS in Finance, an Advanced Standing in Business for students in any major who will earn a BS/BA and an MBA degree and an Advanced Standing in Business Analytics for studnets in any major who will earn a BS/BA and an MSBA degree.
Majors and Degrees Offered
At Bentley, we know a modern education has to prepare you for today's complex world. So we've designed an academic experience to give you more: business plus the arts and sciences. Classroom learning plus real-world experience. World-class technology plus a global perspective. You'll develop skills top organizations look for and learn how to think and communicate across disciplines. You'll not only be ready to succeed in your adult life but prepared to thrive in everything you do.
Choose from majors across the business and arts and sciences and turn your passion into your future. Majors are easily customized to match your career interests.
Bachelor of Science Degree is offered in the following majors:
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Economics
Computer Information Systems
Corporate Finance and Accounting
Creative Industries
Data Analytics
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Economics-Finance
Finance
Information Design and Corporate Communication
Information Systems Audit and Control
Management
Marketing
Mathematical Sciences
Professional Sales
Quantitative Economics
Bachelor of Arts Degree is offered in the following majors:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
English
Health Studies
History
International Affairs
Language, Culture and Business
Media and Culture
Philosophy
Public Policy
Sustainability Science
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Finance.
Accounting and Related Services, Other.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Statistics.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Corporate Communications.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Selling Skills and Sales Operations.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Information Technology.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Chinese Language and Literature.
French Language and Literature.
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Italian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Services Administration.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
International/Global Studies.
Sustainability Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Students Say
Classrooms and teaching techniques take advantage of advanced technology, and in recent years, Bentley has "focused on growing students' soft skills by incorporating multiple group projects." Professors work hard to teach their subjects well and ensure students understand the topics, and many instructors "[have] industry experience and in-depth education prior to arriving at Bentley." The "above and beyond" Career Services office "does a great job of prepping students for life ahead," and classes are "relevant and feature real learning." To wit: "Even the General Education subjects are designed to be applicable in the corporate world."
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
2022-2023
Tuition and Fees $56,500
Room and Board $18,660
Financial Aid
Your college education is a big investment. That's why we do everything possible to make it as affordable as possible for you and your family, and to provide the kind of return on investment you expect — and deserve.
The value of your education is one of our top priorities. We will work closely with you to identify every appropriate financial aid solution. In most cases, our financial aid program makes the cost of attending Bentley competitive with most private and public institutions — even with the in-state costs. Bentley's financial aid program includes both scholarships based on academic achievement, which are awarded through the admission process, as well as grants based on financial need. Bentley administered over $114 million in aid to undergraduate students last year. More than 80 percent of aid awarded comes from Bentley-funded grants and scholarships. Currently, more than 70 percent of undergraduates receive some type of financial assistance-either grants, scholarships, loans and/or work study. Our personalized approach to financial aid has resulted in Bentley graduates defaulting at a rate of less than one percent on their student loans, compared to the national average of 11 percent.
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4,061 Undergraduate Students
60/40 Male-to-female ratio
1,116 Graduate Students
30% Students of color
15% International Students
77% Students living on campus
97% First-year students living on campus
9% Asian
4% African-American
10% Hispanic
57% Caucasian
3% Two or more races
2% Unknown
15% International
100+ Student clubs and organization
40+ Varsity, intramural and club sports
1,500+ Students participating in intramural and club sports
20% Greek life members (4 sororities and 7 fraternities)
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Bentley is minutes from Boston on a suburban, classic New England campus of 163 acres.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Concepts taught in the classroom are put to use in several high-tech learning laboratories.
Learning Lab for Economics, Accounting and Finance (LEAF) allows students to dig into fast-paced tutorials or industry software and access cutting-edge tools that are reshaping the accounting, economics and finance professions. Featuring software programs including ACL, Great Plains Learning Insights, Peachtree and TurboTax.
Bentley's financial Trading Room combines state-of-the-art technology and real-time data to offer first-hand exposure to the intricacies of risk management, asset valuation and portfolio construction. Students have access to 24 Bloomberg terminals and software such as Crystal Ball Pro, DataStream Advance, FactSet, Mergent Horizon, Morningstar Direct, S&P Compustat, SPSS and William O'Neil Direct Access.
The Center for Languages and International Collaboration (CLIC) is a key resource for language courses, international studies majors, and students with an interest in global issues. The center promotes collaboration among Bentley students and their counterparts overseas. The lab offers Rosetta Stone software in more than 25 languages, international broadcasts in six languages, live video conferencing and rooms for 1:1 conversation.
The Media and Culture Labs and Studio encourages students to put their creative skills to work in a production facility with the latest tools for media of all kinds: video, sound, digital photography and design. The lab features sound-proofed production studio with green screen capabilities and lighting grid, post-production software, including Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, After Effects and Flash.
The User Experience Center (UXC) features labs ideal for usability testing. Students experiment with the latest technologies in user experience and usability research, evaluation and design. Features include two usability labs with monitoring and recording equipment, SMI Vision eye-tracking technology, 25 networked workstations for large-scale testing and focus groups, and post-production video editing software.
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) Sandbox is a social-learning space where students gather to collaborate on projects, work one-on-one with tutors, build mobile apps, create video games, and explore new technology trends and devices. Its resources include Google TVs, Xbox 360 with Kinect, study spaces, large-screen TVs, a smart board, specialized networking equipment, and tools such as Windows 8, Linux, and Android development software.
The Bentley Library is outfitted with computer workstations, group study rooms, and wireless network access. State-of-the-art online resources are complemented by a dynamic book collection housed in electronic compact shelving, and a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) collection management system allows for quick self-checkout capability.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Bentley's location in Waltham, Massachusetts—just minutes west of Boston—puts the city within easy reach. As the country's ultimate university town, Boston's options range from theater to art exhibits, dance clubs to concerts, and championship sports to world-class shopping. Our free shuttle makes regular trips to Harvard Square in Cambridge, just a subway ride from Boston. Boston also offers many opportunities for internships and jobs after graduation.
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Ice Hockey
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Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
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Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University
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Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/