Good

Score: 68/100

Bentley University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Waltham, Massachusetts 02452

🌐 www.bentley.edu/

Outcomes

A+

92/100

Affordability

18/100

Resources

72/100

Experience

A+

91/100

Prestige

66/100

Quick Stats

5,264

Total Enrollment

88%

Graduation Rate

93%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

48%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $870,527
Avg rent near campus: $2,869/mo — vs ~$1,294/mo campus room rate
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🏆 Where Bentley University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Accounting and Finance

of 33 schools

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

of 27 schools

#14

Human Computer Interaction

of 23 schools

#20

Business Statistics

of 47 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$58,150	$58,150
Room	$11,650
Board	$7,550
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$79,960	$79,960

Financial Aid

88%

Receive Any Aid

18%

Receive Pell Grants

47%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Finance, General 369 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 331 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 123 grads/yr Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 104 grads/yr Business Statistics 98 grads/yr Accounting 72 grads/yr Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 49 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 48 grads/yr Human Computer Interaction 42 grads/yr Financial Mathematics 38 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 36 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 36 grads/yr Business/Managerial Economics 23 grads/yr Business/Corporate Communications, General 22 grads/yr Taxation 18 grads/yr Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 13 grads/yr Selling Skills and Sales Operations 11 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 11 grads/yr Actuarial Science 11 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Bentley University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Financial managers

$162k/yr 868,600 jobs

Financial risk specialists

$106k/yr 60,500 jobs

General and operations managers

$103k/yr 3,712,900 jobs

Personal financial advisors

$102k/yr 326,000 jobs

Financial and investment analysts

$101k/yr 368,500 jobs

Business teachers, postsecondary

$97k/yr 103,100 jobs

Budget analysts

$88k/yr 50,400 jobs

Student Demographics

5,264

Total Students

41%

Women

98%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 53%

Hispanic 11%

Black 4%

Asian 10%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 16%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 81%

Hybrid (Some Online) 17%

Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bentley University?

Bentley University has an acceptance rate of 48%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.

How much does it cost to attend Bentley University?

Tuition at Bentley University is $58,150 for in-state students and $58,150 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Bentley University?

The graduation rate at Bentley University is 88%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Bentley University a good school?

Bentley University has a Repit College Score of 68/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Bentley University?

Bentley University has a total enrollment of 5,264 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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