Bentley University
Bentley University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Waltham, MA. It enrolls about 5,264 students and admits roughly 48% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Waltham, MA 02452 |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Enrollment | 5,264 |
| Acceptance rate | 48% |
| Applicants / admitted | 10,482 / 5,077 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $58,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $58,150 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 88% |
| Transfer-out rate | 8% |
| Full-time retention rate | 93% |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 620–690 |
| ACT middle 50% | 29–32 |
| Website | www.bentley.edu/ |
| Phone | 7818912000 |
Admissions
About 10,482 students applied and 5,077 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,120 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $58,150 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,018 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 88% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Bentley University is in Waltham, MA, Middlesex County. Its coordinates are 42.3860, -71.2228.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bentley University?
About 48% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 10,482 applicants.
How much does Bentley University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $58,150 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Bentley University?
About 5,264 students are enrolled.