Bentley University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$61,000

4.9% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$45,802

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

45.1%

11,012 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,333

89.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

86.8%

880 Graduates

About

Bentley University is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bentley University were General Finance (284 degrees awarded), General Marketing & Marketing Management (123 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (120 degrees).

In 2024, 1,472 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bentley University. 44% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (820 degrees), 5.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (150 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bentley University is $61,000, which is $37,000 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bentley University is $61,000, which is $37,000 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $45,802.

In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending Bentley University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$61,000

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bentley University was $61,000. The cost of tuition at Bentley University is $37,000 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bentley University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$45,802

2024 Value

4.43%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Bentley University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $45,802. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bentley University grew by 4.43%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bentley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,200

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bentley University was of $19,200 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.89% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 2.99% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bentley University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Bentley University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.53% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bentley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Bentley University received 11,012 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 5.06% annual growth. Out of those 11,012 applicants, 4,961 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 45.1% acceptance rate.

There were 5,333 students enrolled at Bentley University in 2024. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bentley University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

45.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,961

Accepted Out of 11,012

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bentley University was 45.1% (4,961 admissions from 11,012 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 48.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 5.06%, while admissions declined by 2.28%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bentley University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2024)

196

Scores Submitted (2024)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Bentley University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bentley University had a total enrollment of 5,333 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bentley University is 4,792 students and the part-time enrollment is 541. This means that 89.9% of students enrolled at Bentley University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bentley University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.6% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.88% Asian, 4.39% Black or African American, 2.76% Two or More Races, 0.131% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0375% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bentley University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.1%), followed by White Female (19.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.23%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (23.2%), followed by White Female (13.6%) and Asian Male (2.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bentley University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,333 students. The full-time enrollment at Bentley University is 4,792 and the part-time enrollment is 541. This means that 89.9% of students enrolled at Bentley University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bentley University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

93%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bentley University was 93%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bentley University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bentley University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,753 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
681 enrolled students
Asian
527 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bentley University is 51.6% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.88% Asian, 4.39% Black or African American, 2.76% Two or More Races, 0.131% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0375% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 129 students (2.42%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 178 fewer women than men received degrees from Bentley University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bentley University is white (820 degrees awarded). There were 5.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (150 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bentley University is General Finance (284 degrees awarded), followed by General Marketing & Marketing Management (123 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (120 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bentley University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (1,283 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (38 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (46 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bentley University are Accountants & auditors (1,102,401 people), Other managers (1,093,109 people), Software developers (895,054 people), Financial managers (638,039 people), and Chief executives & legislators (555,088 people).

The most specialized majors at Bentley University in 2024 are Business (1,283 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (38 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (46 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (48 degrees), and Social Sciences (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bentley University are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Bentley University are Business (1,283 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (38 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (46 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (48 degrees), and Social Sciences (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bentley University are Computer Systems Design (1,409,594 people), Elementary & secondary schools (983,255 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (738,457 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (641,698 people), and Banking & related activities (628,982 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bentley University.

Most Common (2024)

General Finance
284 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
123 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
120 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bentley University was General Finance with 284 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bentley University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

825

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

647

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 825 degrees were awarded to men at Bentley University, which is 1.28 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (647).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bentley University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 265 degrees were awarded to men at Bentley University in General Finance, which is 2.55 times more than the 104 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 172 degrees were awarded to men at Bentley University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.08 times more than the 159 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

84%

100% Completion Time

88%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 84% of students graduating from Bentley University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 88% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (92.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Bentley University is Female and White (92.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.45% of graduates (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
820 degrees awarded
Asian
150 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
138 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bentley University is white (820 degrees awarded). There were 5.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (150 degrees).

1.9% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
704 degrees awarded
White Male
699 degrees awarded
White Male
689 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bentley University is white male (704 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (699 degrees).

Operations

Bentley University has an endowment valued at nearly $363M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 39.7M (10.9%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Bentley University had a total salary expenditure of 244M. Bentley University employs 96 Lecturers, 74 Assistant professors and 71 Professors. Most academics at Bentley University are Male Lecturer (60), Female Assistant professor (45), and Male Professor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bentley University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 145 employees, Management, with 133 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 84 employees.

Endowment

$363M

2024 Endowment

8.61%

growth from 2023

Bentley University has an endowment valued at about $363M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bentley University grew 8.61% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $317M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bentley University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$121M

2024 Salaries

9.7%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Bentley University paid a median of $121M in salaries, which represents 49.8% of their overall expenditure ($244M) and a 9.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.935% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$41.9M

Instructional Salaries

294

Number of Employees

In 2024, Bentley University paid a total of $41.9M to 294 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bentley University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 145 employees, Management with 133 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 84 employees.

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