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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Bentley University
Waltham, MA
4.5Exceptional
48%
Moderately Selective
88%
Graduation
About Bentley University
Bentley University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Waltham, Massachusetts. With an enrollment of approximately 4,288 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. The university admits 48% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 88%. Graduates earn a median salary of $120,959 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $38,787 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
48%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
88%
Enrollment
4,288
Total students
Median Earnings
$120,959
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$58,150
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,150
Per year
Average Net Price
$38,787
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1260–1420
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
29 – 32
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1260
Median
1337
75th
1420
4001600
SAT Math
25th
630
Median
677
75th
720
200800
ACT Composite
25th
29
Median
30
75th
32
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$58,150/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$38,787/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$155,148
10-Year Earnings
$1,209,590
ROI Multiple
7.8×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Bentley University
Student Outcomes
88%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$121k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
4,288
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
