Bentley is more than just one of the nation's top business schools. We're a transformative living-learning community that prepares ethical students to use their business know-how to make a positive difference in the world. With a blend of business, technology and the arts and sciences, we provide students with critical thinking and practical skills to help them collaborate effectively in different settings and prepare them to lead successful, rewarding careers. If you're interested in changing the world, we'd like to help.
Your education doesn't stop at the classroom door. With a classic New England campus just minutes from Harvard Square and Boston, you'll enjoy a beautiful setting and easy access to Boston's professional networking and cultural opportunities. Seventy-eight percent of our students live on campus, creating a tight-knit bond among neighbors and classmates, and our 11-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures that you'll work directly with professors. You'll be part of a welcoming, inclusive community that embraces diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Our strong emphasis on engaged, hands-on learning prepares you for today's fast-changing economy. With 25 majors and 34 minors to choose from, you'll be able to follow your curiosity, pursue your specific academic interests and see firsthand why Bentley is consistently recognized among the top business schools in the country.
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At Bentley, we're committed to a caring and holistic review of every application, one that considers everything that makes you the person you are today. The entire application process at Bentley is about you and finding the best fit for your college experience.
Our students come from a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and cultures — aspects that are important to a rich educational experience and your success in college and beyond. Of course, we review the rigor of your curriculum and your achievements in the classroom, but beyond academics, we consider other attributes that define you. We want to know the way you navigated your high school years, your involvement in your community and your commitment to your interests.
Application requirements:
Application form and $75 fee
Official high school transcript or GED score report
Core requirements include 4 years of English, 4 years of Math (including pre-calculus) 3 years of lab science, 3 years of social science and 3 years of foreign language.
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Early Decision — November 15
Regular — January 7
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Academic Programs
At Bentley, we know a modern education has to prepare you for today's complex world. So we've designed the Bentley experience to give you more: Business plus the arts and sciences. Classroom learning plus real-world experience. World-class technology plus a global perspective.
Here, you'll take risks, confront your blind spots, challenge yourself, and discover a better, more complete you. You'll graduate knowing everything you've studied has a place and a purpose, bridging hard and soft skills, right and left brain, your dreams and the reality of today's fast-moving global marketplace. You'll not only be ready to succeed in your adult life but prepared to thrive in everything you do.
Choose from 25 majors in business or the arts and sciences and turn your passion into your future. Majors are easily customized to match your career interests.
If you're earning a Bachelor of Science degree in a business-related field, Bentley has created a one-of-a-kind way for you to develop a more well-rounded education. The Liberal Studies Major (LSM) offers a more thematic approach to your course selection, allowing you to shape your education into something that really reflects you, without giving up the core business knowledge Bentley is famous for.
But the LSM is about more than a new kind of major. It's about a new way of thinking. By creating your own educational path, you'll explore different ways to turn your personal interests and passions into a lifetime of professional success. You'll develop an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving and communication, learning soft skills that future employers are looking for. And you'll join a community of like-minded faculty members, mentors and fellow students who care about the world like you do.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science Degree is offered in the following majors:
Accountancy
Actuarial Science
Computer Information Systems
Corporate Finance and Accounting
Creative Industries
Data Analytics
Economics-Finance
Finance
Information Design and Corporate Communication
Information Systems Audit and Control
Management
Managerial Economics
Marketing
Mathematical Sciences
Professional Sales
Bachelor of Arts Degree is offered in the following majors:
English
Health Studies
Hispanic Studies
History
International affairs
Liberal Arts
Media and Culture
Philosophy
Public Policy
Sustainability Science
If you're a Bachelor of Arts student at Bentley, you can also earn a Business Studies Major (or a Business Studies minor). It's a comprehensive program that ensures you graduate with the core knowledge of management, finance, and marketing that only a nationally ranked business university like Bentley can deliver, while giving you the flexibility to customize your degree with electives chosen around a topic of interest or specific discipline.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Finance.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Statistics.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Corporate Communications.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Services Administration.
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HISTORY.
History, Other.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Sustainability Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
Students Say
Classrooms and teaching techniques take advantage of advanced technology, and in recent years, Bentley has “focused on growing students’ soft skills by incorporating multiple group projects.” Professors work hard to teach their subjects well and ensure students understand the topics, and many instructors “[have] industry experience and in-depth education prior to arriving at Bentley.” The “above and beyond” Career Services office “does a great job of prepping students for life ahead,” and classes are “relevant and feature real learning.” To wit: “Even the General Education subjects are designed to be applicable in the corporate world.”
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Your college education is a big investment. That's why we do everything possible to make it as affordable as possible for you and your family, and to provide the kind of return on investment you expect — and deserve.
The value of your education is one of our top priorities. We will work closely with you to identify every appropriate financial aid solution. In most cases, our financial aid program makes the cost of attending Bentley competitive with most private and public institutions — even with the in-state costs. More than 70 percent of Bentley students receive some kind of financial aid. Depending on your circumstances, you might be eligible for grants and scholarships, work opportunities, low-interest student loans or one of several alternative financing programs. Our personalized approach to financial aid has resulted in Bentley graduates defaulting at a rate of less than one percent on their student loans, compared to the national average of 11 percent.
2019-2020 Tuition and Fees for Undergraduate Domestic Students:
$50,060 Tuition
$16,960 Room and Board
$1,300 Books and Supplies
$1,360 Technology Fee
$1,230 Personal Expenditures
$410 Student Activity Fee
$250 New Student Enrollment Fee
$71,570 TOTAL
* A student health insurance fee of $1,919 may also be assessed
Financial Aid
Bentley offers a variety of sources for financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work opportunities. A financial aid package may include federal and state aid, but approximately 75 percent of financial aid awarded comes from Bentley grant and scholarship resources. Your financial aid package can include many different types of aid.
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Need-Based Federal Pell
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Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
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4,253 Undergraduate Students
3:2 Male-to-female ratio
1,207 Graduate Students
26% Students of color
17% International Students
78% Students living on campus
97% First-year students living on campus
8% Asian
4% African-American
7% Hispanic
58% Caucasian
2% Two or more races
4% Unknown
16% International
100+ Student clubs and organization
40+ Varsity, intramural and club sports
1,500+ Students participating in intramural and club sports
20% Greek life members (4 sororities and 7 fraternities)
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Location
Bentley's location in Waltham, Massachusetts-just minutes west of Boston—puts the city within easy reach. As the country's ultimate university town, Boston's options range from theater to art exhibits, clubs to concerts, and championship sports to world-class shopping. Boston also offers many opportunities for internships and jobs after graduation.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
The Dana Athletic Center
The Dana Athletic Center has everything you need to play, practice and stay in shape. The facility is equipped for a wide-range of sports and interests, from basketball courts to batting cages, dance studios to saunas, swimming and diving pools-and more.
The Bentley Arena
Build in 2018 and home to Bentley's Division I Hockey team, the Bentley Arena is the first standalone ice arena in the country to receive LEED platinum certification. Students use the facility as a "living lab" for academic projects on everything from data analysis to marketing and sales.
Trading Room (Hughey Center for Financial Services):
State-of-the-art investment research center, featuring 60 workstations, each equipped with real-time data and leading financial technologies, and 24 Bloomberg terminals.
User Experience Center (UXC):
The UXC offers a wide range of user research services aimed at understanding user/customer needs, motivations, and the broader context of use, giving you the data and insights to design a great user experience.
Center for Marketing Technology (CMT):
The CMT is home to high-quality research, collaboration and strategic consulting for corporate clients. Through coursework and corporate immersion projects, you'll get real-life experience supporting some of the world's largest and most influential brands.
Media and Culture Labs and Studio:
A state-of-the-art facility in support of arts and sciences majors and liberal studies concentrations, professionally equipped with media production tools for video, audio, digital photography and design projects.
Computer Information Systems (CIS) Sandbox:
The CIS Sandbox is Bentley University's Technology Social Learning Space that prepares students to succeed in their CIS courses and to thrive in a technology-driven business world. Located in Smith 234, the Sandbox is a campus destination for informal, peer-led technology education.
Center for Languages and International Collaboration (CLIC):
The CLIC is equipped with high-tech conferencing capabilities, multimedia libraries and international satellite broadcasts to give students authentic exposure to other languages, countries and cultures.
Accounting Center for Electronic Learning and Business Measurement (ACELAB):
Home to Bentley's top accounting students, whether they are working on fast-paced tutorials or state-of-the-art software programs, or providing tutoring services to assist their peers.
Eco-Fi-Stat Learning Center:
The Eco-Fi-Stat Learning Center provides a place for students to study and receive help from qualified tutors in economics, finance and statistics. The tutors are able to provide help with 100, 200 and 300-level courses in all three areas.
Mathematics Learning Center:
The Mathematics Learning Center offers drop-in tutoring services to students enrolled in undergraduate mathematics courses and supports all first-year mathematics courses, as well as mathematics electives.
The Writing Center:
The Writing Center is staffed by a writing instructor and peer tutors who offer one-on-one assistance with writing assignments.
English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Center:
Students whose home language is not English are invited to take advantage of the free tutorial services offered by our ESOL Center. English and Media Studies Department faculty who specialize in teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) provide language support to help students achieve success in their courses across the curriculum.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Hands-on experience is emphasized across the curriculum. Internships, study abroad, service-learning, and other opportunities allow students to apply classroom theory in the community. More than 92% of seniors complete one internship and over 71% complete two or more, building valuable work experience and networking connections. Some of the top internship employers include Fidelity Investments, the TJX Companies, Liberty Mutual, Bain & Company, and all of the Big Four accounting firms.
Bentley students can gain insight into different cultures by studying abroad. Programs take place in more than 25 countries and vary in length from one week to a full academic year. Through Bentley's Service-Learning Center, students build skills in business, communication, and teamwork while assisting nonprofit and community-based organizations both locally and internationally.
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Special Needs Admissions
Documentation Required for LD
For information on documentation visit: https://www.bentley.edu/campus-life/health-and-wellness/disability-services/documentationDocumentation Required for ADHD
For information on documentation visit: https://www.bentley.edu/campus-life/health-and-wellness/disability-services/documentationSpecial Need Services Offered
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Cross Country
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Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
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Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
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Sustainability
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/