Bentley University

Waltham, MA • privateCSS ProfileDII | Northeast-10 Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 4,521 • Total: 5,534
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
175 Forest St
Waltham, MA
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 2,750 (60.8%) • Female: 1,771 (39.2%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 450 10.0%
Black/African American 173 3.8%
Hispanic/Latino 557 12.3%
White 2,419 53.5%
Two or More Races 128 2.8%
International 732 16.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
48.4%
5,077 admitted from 10,482 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Test Flexible
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 620-690
Math: 630-720
Total: 1250-1410
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
29-32
Application Types Offered
ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$75
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/15/2025
ED II: 01/15/2026
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
88.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
78.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
93.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
15.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$78,650
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $58,150
Room & Board
$1,300
Books & Supplies
$19,200
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $24,239
$30,001-48,000 $23,482
$48,001-75,000 $25,331
$75,001-110,000 $35,581
$110,001+ $49,750
Students Receiving Pell Grants
79%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$43,858

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division II
Conference
Northeast-10 Conference
Men's Sports (10)
Baseball Basketball Football Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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