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Bentley University
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.
GPA range3.45–4
SAT (middle 50%)1280–1430
ACT (middle 50%)28–31
Test policyTest optional
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
88%
graduation rate
93%
freshman retention
$86,679
median earnings, 6yr
$120,959
median earnings, 10yr
What Bentley values
Very important
Important
Also considered
From Bentley’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.
What Bentley requires
Required
Considered
From federal IPEDS data — what Bentley requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).
- 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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