Bentley University

Waltham, MA · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
45%
Average SAT
1,352
ACT midpoint
30
Enrollment
4,474
In-state tuition
$61,000
Out-of-state tuition
$61,000
Avg net price
$37,930
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1280 and 1430 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 30

Popular programs at Bentley University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Finance and Financial Management Services.244
2Accounting and Related Services.231
3Business Administration, Management and Operations.170
4Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.152
5Marketing.122
6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.80
7Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.78
8Computer and Information Sciences, General.61
9Business/Managerial Economics.37
10Business/Corporate Communications.28
11Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.27
12General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.16
13Mathematics.4
14Economics.4
15Sustainability Studies.3
16Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.2
17International/Globalization Studies.2
18Public Policy Analysis.2
19Public Health.2
20Communication and Media Studies.1

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bentley University?

Bentley University has an acceptance rate of 45% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Bentley University?

Admitted students at Bentley University typically score between 1280 and 1430 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Bentley University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Bentley University is approximately $37,930 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Bentley University?

4-year graduation rate data for Bentley University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.