Bentley University
Waltham, MA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,942
Graduate Enrollment: 1,162
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 60.94%
Male/Female: 60% / 40% (2017)
First generation college students: 15.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.0% (2013)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 87.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 81.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 78.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 71.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 57.9%
Black: 3.8%
Hispanic: 10.2%
Asian: 9.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.0%
Non-resident alien: 13.5%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Black: 3.8%
Hispanic: 10.2%
Asian: 9.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.0%
Non-resident alien: 13.5%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $71,942
In-State tuition: $54,910Out-of-State tuition: $54,910
Estimated books and supplies: $1,325 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $18,130 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,250 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $18,130 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,250 (2022)
Average Family Income: $127,091 (2017)
Median Family Income: $106,566 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 13.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 43.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,023 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $23,462 |
| $30k-48k | $22,632 |
| $48k-75k | $27,960 |
| $75k-110k | $36,570 |
| $110k+ | $48,783 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 83%6-year graduation rate: 88%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,023 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $11,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,946 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $24,695 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 92.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 94.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 96.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 80.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 83.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $67,078 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $88,706 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 33 | $26,000 | $268 | $73,161 ($6,097) | $100,068 ($8,339) |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 45 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 23 | $24,747 | $262 | $70,599 ($5,883) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 86 | $26,000 | $276 | $63,741 ($5,312) | $87,110 ($7,259) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 11 | $19,334 | $205 | $66,887 ($5,574) | |
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 30 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 8 | $23,625 | $250 | ||
| Master's Degree | Human Computer Interaction. | 43 | $388 | $109,776 ($9,148) | $151,758 ($12,647) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 169 | $25,000 | $265 | $63,775 ($5,315) | $86,432 ($7,203) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 105 | $466 | $108,685 ($9,057) | $119,664 ($9,972) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 194 | $27,000 | $286 | $67,808 ($5,651) | $83,486 ($6,957) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 113 | $233 | $67,604 ($5,634) | $91,910 ($7,659) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Accounting and Related Services. | 27 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 24 | $25,000 | $246 | $47,798 ($3,983) | $74,655 ($6,221) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 44 | $27,000 | $276 | $65,462 ($5,455) | $79,298 ($6,608) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 235 | $26,000 | $265 | $67,815 ($5,651) | $92,531 ($7,711) |
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 31 | $233 | $85,773 ($7,148) | $111,480 ($9,290) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 24 | $25,000 | $265 | $76,886 ($6,407) | $100,883 ($8,407) |
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 163 | $361 | $83,027 ($6,919) | $95,006 ($7,917) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 114 | $26,000 | $276 | $56,650 ($4,721) | $77,885 ($6,490) |
| Master's Degree | Taxation. | 49 | $76,004 ($6,334) | $102,557 ($8,546) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Taxation. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 119 | $26,000 | $265 | $67,040 ($5,587) | $89,440 ($7,453) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $136,017Full time faculty: 62%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $263,227,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $359,232,000 (2022)