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Bentley University

Waltham, MA · Private Nonprofit · 4,474 students

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$121k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

45%Acceptance Rate

87%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)86.8%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)80.6%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate92.7%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students15.6%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1352

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing91.7%

Computer Science5.1%

Social Sciences1.4%

Health Sciences0.3%

History0.1%

Faculty & Resources

$16k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$16k

Instructional Spend per Student

$363M

Total Endowment

Bentley University — Academics

Bentley University has a graduation rate of 86.8%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 92.7%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1352, and the ACT midpoint is 30. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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