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Bentley University

Waltham, MA·Private·~45% acceptance

Bentley University is a private university in Waltham, MA. It admits about 45% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $37,930 per year after financial aid. About 88% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $120,959 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$37,930/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $79,548
Aid cuts ~$41,618/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15
EA
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.45–4
SAT (middle 50%)1280–1430
ACT (middle 50%)28–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
88%
graduation rate
93%
freshman retention
$86,679
median earnings, 6yr
$120,959
median earnings, 10yr
How Bentley reads an application

What Bentley values

Very important
Course rigor
Important
Grades (GPA)Application essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualities
Also considered
Test scoresInterviewVolunteer workDemonstrated interest

From Bentley’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Bentley requires

Required
Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankTest scoresWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Bentley requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Bentley University's acceptance rate?
Bentley University admits about 45% of applicants.
How much does Bentley University cost?
At Bentley University, the average net price after aid is about $37,930 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $79,548 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bentley University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1280–1430 on the SAT and 28–31 on the ACT.
What are Bentley University's application deadlines?
Bentley University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Bentley University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Bentley University rates Course rigor as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Grades (GPA), Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, and Character / personal qualities. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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