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Bentley University
Waltham, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 45% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Bentley University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Waltham, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 45%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
4.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
45% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading630 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math650 - 730
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 - 31
1typical 50% range36
45%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing92% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Human Computer Interaction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $161,848
Earnings 5yr: $180,058
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $156,061
Earnings 5yr: $143,471
Debt: N/A
Non-Professional Legal Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,087
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,993
Earnings 5yr: $143,094
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,975
Earnings 5yr: $116,933
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,075
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,747
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,302
Earnings 5yr: $119,361
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,201
Earnings 5yr: $115,168
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,795
Earnings 5yr: $110,594
Debt: $26,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,853
Earnings 5yr: $116,980
Debt: $26,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,433
Earnings 5yr: $104,011
Debt: $25,000
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,922
Earnings 5yr: $109,800
Debt: $26,000
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,886
Earnings 5yr: $95,081
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,343
Earnings 5yr: $99,268
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $107,384
Earnings 5yr: $121,021
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,183
Earnings 5yr: $103,187
Debt: $26,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,971
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,334
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,514
Earnings 5yr: $94,417
Debt: $25,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,461
Earnings 5yr: $93,454
Debt: $26,000
Business/Corporate Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,781
Earnings 5yr: $87,208
Debt: $25,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$37,930
In-State Tuition$61,000
Out-of-State Tuition$61,000
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
16%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
91%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$86,679
+40% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$120,959
Completion Signals
87%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,007
Est. Monthly Payment
$259/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
61%
Men39%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 61% men and 39% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
16%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$123,843
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