COLLEGE PROFILE
Bentley University
Waltham, MA
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Bentley University (formerly Bentley College), founded in 1917, is a private college of business and liberal arts. Its 163-acre campus is located in Waltham, nine miles from Boston.
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| Web Site | www.bentley.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 4,228 |
| Women | 1,723 (40.8%) |
| Men | 2,505 (59.2%) |
| Graduate Students | 1,337 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Very difficult |
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| Overall Admission Rate | 43% of 6,695 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 7 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | Not reported |
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| SAT Math | 642 average 600-680 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 590 average 540-635 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 600 average 550-650 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 27 average 25-29 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $54,888 |
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Tuition and Fees | $39,628 |
Room and Board | $12,960 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 97% |
| Average Freshman Award | $31,974 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $33,066 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 280 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 2% of classes 10-19 students: 21% of classes 20-29 students: 35% of classes 30-39 students: 42% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Waltham Population | 59,226 |
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| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Boston |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 98% of freshmen, 78% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
| Mascot | Falcons |
| Sororities | 14% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 10% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 8.3% Asian 3.6% Black/African-American 7.6% Hispanic/Latino 1.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 69.9% White 9.2% Unknown |
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| International Students | 13.2% from 83 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 94.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 81.5% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 78% |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 21% |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.37 | 3.57 | 612 | 584 | 599 | 26 |
| Low | 2.25 | 2.41 | 480 | 390 | 430 | 20 |
| High | 4.00 | 4.75 | 800 | 780 | 740 | 30 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• In 1968, Bentley College moved from downtown Boston to its current location in Waltham, MA.
• Bentley's Senior Week, honoring the new grads every May, usually includes a trip to the Bahamas and a formal Senior Ball in Boston.
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