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Bentley is a small private university located in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is technically a business college, so students study a variety of areas of business, but that is only part of the educational goals of the school. The school wants to produce business savvy students who will become the entrepreneurs and innovators for the future.

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Overview of Bentley University

Students are not just taught about business, they are also taught the importance of being good stewards for society and the world. The school has students from all over the world, and many of them take what they have learned during their time at Bentley and create solutions in their own countries. Graduates have gone on to become business leaders, political commentators, and leaders of countries. The school offers certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and graduate degrees. Their most popular programs are General Finance, Marketing, Management, and Accounting. The school has a population of 5,177 as of 2018 and the majority of students are enrolled as undergraduates.

General Information

School Type	Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting	City: Small
Campus Housing	Yes
Student Faculty Ratio	11:1
Graduation Rate	90%
Year Founded	1917

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Student Enrollment

Total Students5,177

Undergraduate
4,061

Graduate
1,116

Undergraduate Student

Male 2,437

2,437

Female 1,624

1,624

Graduate Student

Male 670

670

Female 446

446

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Top Rankings For Bentley University

#4 Best Marketing Programs in Massachusetts

#4 Top 25 Best Business Management Colleges

#5 Best Accounting Programs in Massachusetts

#6 Online MBA Programs in Economics

#7 Online Masters in Accounting

#9 Best AACSB MBA Programs in Massachusetts

#9 Best MBA Programs in Massachusetts

#10 Best Finance Programs in Massachusetts

#12 Online MBA Programs in Information Systems Management

#12 Best Masters Colleges in Massachusetts

#15 Online MBA Programs in Leadership

#15 Best Economics Programs in Massachusetts

#16 Best Bachelors Colleges in Massachusetts

#18 Most Affordable Accounting Programs

#19 Affordable Operations Management Programs

#20 Online MBA Programs in Business Analytics

#24 Online MBA Programs in Accounting

Admissions

APPLICATION8,298

Male 5,127

Female 3,171

ACCEPTANCE4,813

Male 2,820

Female 1,966

Acceptance Rate58%

Male 55%

Female 62%

Enrollment 963

Male 577

Female 386

Admissions
Application Fee	$75
High School GPA	Recommended
High School Rank	Recommended
High School Transcripts	Required
College Prep Courses	Required
Recommendations	Required
SAT/ACT	Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Required
Application Deadline	January 15
Common Application Accepted	Yes

Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

The cost of an education is a definite consideration when choosing the right school.

Below is the cost information for those who attend Bentley University:

Tuition for a full-time student: $53,790
Room and board for students who live on campus: $17,620
Total cost of tuition and room and board: $73,985

Roughly 85% of students who attend Bentley receive some form of financial aid. Fifty-two percent of students take out student loans to cover the costs of tuition and room and board, while 78% receive Pell grants, scholarships, and other forms of aid. Once the scholarship and grant funds have applied to the cost, students on average are left with a net price of $42,759. This is the amount the student must come out of pocket to pay for school. For most students, this amount is covered through student loans.

Average net price	2020-2021
Net Price	$42,759
Average Total Aid	$28,907
Students Receiving Financial Aid	85%
Room & Board	$17,620

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Sticker Price

Tuition In-State - $53,790
Tuition Out-of-State - $53,790
Books and Supplies - $1,325
Room & Board - $17,620
Other - $1,250

Academics

Below are some important pieces of data about Bentley University which may help students decide whether or not this is the school for them.

Retention Rate
Bentley has a retention rate of 92%. This means that out of 100 incoming freshmen, 92 of them return for their sophomore year. From a student perspective, this means that you will attend school with students you’ve known since you started at the school which makes creating lasting friendships and networking opportunities easier.
Graduation Rate
Ninety percent of Bentley students graduate within six years. Some students finish sooner, and others need longer than six years to complete their degree. But a graduation rate of 90% is an excellent sign that students appreciate the education they receive from the school.
Student to Faculty Ratio
11:1. There are 11 students to each instructor. This will allow for students to get assistance from their instructors if they need it, but class sizes are still big enough for active participation and discussions.
Overall, these statistics show that Bentley University is an ideal school for students who want a smaller school setting, but still appreciate the ability to get to know their fellow classmates and instructors. It’s also a great school for those who want to create networking opportunities for after graduation.

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Student Population Total

Student Population 5,177

Undergraduate
4,061

Graduate
1,116

Evening Classes : Yes

Distance Learning : Yes

Student Faculty Ratio - 11:1

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)

All Business Majors	953 Total Graduates / 90%
Finance, General	243 Graduates
Marketing/Marketing Management, General	146 Graduates
Accounting	116 Graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	115 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	59 Total Graduates / 5%
Computer and Information Sciences, General	38 Graduates
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance	21 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	30 Total Graduates / 3%
Data Analytics, General	25
International/Globalization Studies	4
Sustainability Studies	4
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	4 Total Graduates / 0.4%
Mass Communication/Media Studies	4
Health Professions and Related Programs	4 Total Graduates / 0.4%
Health Services Administration	4
Mathematics and Statistics	4 Total Graduates / 0.4%
Mathematics, General	4
Public Administration and Social Service Professions	4 Total Graduates / 0.4%
Public Policy Analysis, General	4
All Other Diplomas	0.4%

Outcome & Salary

Bentley University has a loan default rate of 0.8% as of the 2018-2019 school year. The fact that less than 1% of graduates default on their student loans is an indicator that graduates are earning enough to afford to pay their student loans. This is a positive note and indicates that the higher tuition pays off in high-earing jobs upon graduation. For those who are seeking a school with an intimate setting that allows for relationship cultivation and growth and the potential of attaining an above-average salary upon graduation, Bentley is certainly an option worth considering.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary	$72,500
College Grads Average Salary	$83,000
College Grads Mid Career Salary	$127,900

Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential	$830,000
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential	$2,109,000
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year	$171,036
10 Year Projected ROI	$658,964
20 Year Projected ROI	$1,937,964

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National Average Salary	$38,792
10 Year Projected Income	$387,920
20 Year Projected Income	$775,840

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