How do I schedule a campus tour at Bentley University?

Bentley University has 10 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

What types of campus tours does Bentley University offer?

Bentley University currently offers Campus Tour, Information Session. 10 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

Does Bentley University offer self-guided or virtual tours?

Yes — Bentley University offers a virtual tour (https://www.bentley.edu/admission/visit).

What is the nearest airport to Bentley University?

The nearest major airport is Boston Logan (BOS), about 11 miles away.

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Bentley University Campus Tours & Visits — Waltham, MA

Top graduate earnings — known for business

Bentley University is a private urban institution in Waltham, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1340.

A mid-sized campus of 4.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

88% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $120,959 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,787.

Established

1917

Mascot

Flex the Falcon

Type

Private university

Division

Division II

48%

Acceptance

1340

SAT Avg

4,288

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

88%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$120,959

Earnings 10yr

$38,787

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#2

Forbes

2025

#186

Wall Street Journal

2025

#29

Washington Monthly

2025

#60

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Ice hockeyAnd womenHockey programUltimate frisbee

History & Fun Facts

•History Bentley University was founded in 1917 as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance by Harry C.
•Thirty students attended Bentley's first class on February 26, 1917 in a room secured by Bentley at 30 Huntington Avenue.
•During the Great Depression, Bentley maintained a stable student population, with just a small dip during the middle of the 1930's.
•Between 1937 and 1941, as student population grew even more, the school rented and renovated space at 325 Newbury Street.

Source: Wikipedia

Notable Alumni

•

Arthur T. Demoulas

CEO of Demoulas Supermarkets (Market Basket)

•

Marcelo Claure

Former president and CEO of Sprint Corporation; founder of Brightstar Corp

•

William C. Freda

Vice chairman and managing partner at Deloitte

•

Mike Mangini

Drummer of progressive rock band Dream Theater

•

Jay Leno

Former host of The Tonight Show (attended one semester)

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate48.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1340

Reading & WritingMid: 650

620690

MathMid: 677

630720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30

2932

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestHolistic ReviewOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common App

Early Decision (Binding)

November 1

Decision by mid-December

Early Decision II (Binding)

January 15

Decision by mid-February

Early Action

November 1

Decision by late December

Regular Decision

January 15

Decision by late March

Reply by May 1

SAT/ACT optional through 2026.

Deadline Calendar

Get access to view details →

Typical Application Requirements

0/9 items complete

Common Application or Coalition Application

Verify at source →

Official High School Transcript

Verify at source →

School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

Verify at source →

SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

Check current test policy

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Bentley University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

Verify at source →

CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

Verify at source →

Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

Required for arts programs

Verify at source →

Interview (recommended)Optional

Verify at source →

Get access to view details →

Decision Notifications

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Transfer Admission

Fall Transfer

April 1

Spring Transfer

November 1

Minimum credits

30 semester hours

International Students

✗ Need-Blind✗ Meets 100% Need

International students

18%

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT90

IELTS Academic7.0

Duolingo English Test115

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$58,150

Room & Board$19,200

Books & Supplies$1,300

Total Cost of Attendance$77,082

Average Net Price$38,787

Median Debt at Graduation$25,023

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,239

$30–48K$23,482

$48–75K$25,331

$75–110K$35,581

$110K+$49,750

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Financial Aid

✓ Need-Blind✗ Meets 100% NeedMerit Scholarships

Students receiving aid

60%

Need-blind for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,007

Academics

Core/Distribution RequirementsSemester

Majors

14

Avg class size

25

Student-faculty ratio

11:1

Study abroad

40%

View all 14 majors›

AccountancyActuarial ScienceEconomics-FinanceFinanceInformation Design and Corporate CommunicationManagementMarketingMathematical SciencesComputer Information SystemsCorporate Finance and AccountingCreative IndustriesData TechnologiesEconomicsGlobal Management

Programs (78)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate88.2%

Freshman Retention92.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$86,679

10 Years$120,959

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

After Graduation

Employed within 6 months

97%

Top Employers

DeloittePwCEYKPMGFidelity InvestmentsLiberty MutualState StreetBain & Company

Top Graduate Schools

Bentley UniversityBoston UniversityNortheastern UniversitySuffolk UniversityHarvard University

Top Industries

AccountingFinanceConsultingTechnologyMarketing

97% of graduates employed or continuing education within 6 months.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

93%

Positive

Campus Life

Campus size

163 acres

Organizations

100+

Varsity teams

23

NCAA Division IINortheast-10 ConferenceGreek Life

Division I ice hockey program.

Housing & Residential Life

4-Year Housing Guarantee

On campus

78%

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuitesApartmentsTownhouses

Dining

Lower Seasons Dining HallEinstein Bros. Bagels921 BistroUpper SeasonsStarbucksDietary Options

Student Body

Undergrads

4,288

Gender Split

39% / 61%

Women / Men

First Generation

16%

Pell Grant Recipients

15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%

Black 4%

Hispanic 13%

Asian 10%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 14%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

32

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

8

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

9

Drug Arrests

6

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from MA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K

9 mi(16 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

185 mi(321 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

265 mi(459 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOSBoston Logan11 mi

MHTManchester-Boston39 mi

PVDProvidence TF Green47 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA9 mi

~16 min drive

Providence, RI40 mi

~1h 9m drive

Hartford, CT86 mi

~2h 29m drive

Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Getting Around

Walkability

Suburban campus in Waltham; walkable campus but transportation helpful for off-campus destinations.

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Plan Your Visit

Admission Office

175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452

(781) 891-2244[email protected]

Virtual Tour →Campus Map →

Nearby Attractions

•

Moody Street

Vibrant dining and entertainment district in downtown Waltham.

•

Charles Riverwalkable

Walking and biking trails along the Charles River.

•

Waltham Common

Town green with shops and restaurants.

•

Boston

Downtown Boston is 10 miles away, easily accessible by car or public transit.

Bentley University

Rankings

More About This School

Varsity Sports

History & Fun Facts

Notable Alumni

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Academy for Jewish Religion

Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Admissions

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Decision Notifications

Transfer Admission

International Students

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Aid

Debt & Aid Detail

Academics

Programs (78)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Campus Life

Housing & Residential Life

Dining

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Getting Around

Visit Planning

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