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Bentley University

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Rating

Private

Type

5,735

Students

$50,060

Tuition

47%

Acceptance

#63

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Waltham, MA

175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452-4705

Bentley University is a mid-sized private college located in Waltham, MA ranked 63rd in the nation. It has a total of 4,396 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 46.72% of applicants. Bentley University offers 52 different majors and is best known for its Computer and Information Systems Security, Finance, and Accounting and Finance programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 3rd respectively). With an annual tuition of $50,060 per year, Bentley University is exceptionally costly. 89.3% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, joining the labor market. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to bring in close to $86,900 per year, which is 109% above the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$51,830
Above Average

Bentley University

$51,830

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$71,320

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$42,077

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

47%Acceptance
Average

Bentley University

47%

National

69%
Sat

1230 - 1410

85% of students submit

Admissions Yield

22%

ACT

26 - 31

24% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$75

Students

4,396Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

60%

In-state

83%

Female

40%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

1%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
16% Business Administration and Management, General15% Finance, General13% Accounting55% Others

16% Business Administration and Management, General

15% Finance, General

13% Accounting

55% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

16%

274 Graduates

Finance, General

15%

257 Graduates

Accounting

13%

227 Graduates

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

7%

119 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

7%

114 Graduates

Business Statistics

7%

113 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

5%

86 Graduates

Accounting and Finance

5%

80 Graduates

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other

3%

52 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors11:111:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

11

Number of Library Books

153,308

Academic Spend per Student

$15,842

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

93%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$65,800/Year

Bentley University

$65,800

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$65,800

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$86,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

89%