Bentley University

4-years Private College In Waltham, MA

Bentley University (referred to as Bentley) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Waltham, MA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Bentley University is $58,150. The school has a total enrollment of 5,165 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Bentley University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$58,150 (2023)
Acceptance Rate57.88%
Student Population5,165
Test Scores1,340 (SAT) 30 (ACT)
Graduation Rate87%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Bentley University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1966 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Bentley University is $58,150 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Bentley University is $44,720 for academic year 2021-2022. Bentley University offers the alternative tuition plans. 76 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $30,657 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Bentley University is 57.88% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.40%. The average SAT score is 1,340 and the average ACT score is 30. Bentley University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 5,165 students are attending at Bentley University (4,131 undergraduate students). There are 283 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 140 part-time faculty working for Bentley University. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 840 (full-time) and 195 (part-time). The graduation rate at Bentley University is 87% and the retention rate is 91% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Bentley University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Bentley University offers study abroad, weekend/evening college program. On Bentley University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Bentley University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers