Bentley University Admission
Application Fee
$75
Graduate Application Fee
$133
Acceptance Rate
48.44%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.06%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,141
SAT Scores
1,330
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 9,662 students have applied and 5,592 students have allowed to admit to Bentley University (Acceptance rate: 57.88%). Bentley's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.40 % where 1,141 students have finally enrolled out of 5,592 admitted students.
Bentley acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bay Path University and Berklee College of Music, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.67%).
Bentley enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 19.08%).
How to Apply to Bentley University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Bentley. Bentley offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.bentley.edu/undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | www.bentley.edu/offices/financial-assistance |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/bentley |
| Veterans Tuition | www.bentley.edu/offices/financial-assistance |
| Disability Service | www.bentley.edu/offices/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Bentley and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Bentley University is 1,330 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Bentley University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,197). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley University | 1,330 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,197 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,237 | 81 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Bentley University, 304 students submitted SAT scores (27% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,330 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 618 | 660 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 640 | 680 | 730 |
| Total | 1,258 | 1,340 | 1,420 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Bentley University, 53 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 26 | 30 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 30 |
Bentley Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Bentley University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |