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$61,000
per year
In-State Tuition
58%
Acceptance Rate
87%
Graduation Rate
93%
Retention Rate
Bentley University is an educational institution in Waltham, MA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Major: Accounting & Finance
Social Services & Nonprofit
Major: Human Services Administration
12
Sports
9
Men’s teams
8
Women’s teams
Team Sports(9)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
All Bentley applicants are automatically considered for academic merit scholarships, ranging from $10,000 to full tuition.
Merit aid offered; requirements not listed.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$21,196
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$120,959
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,023
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Credits Not Accepted
This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Verify its AP and dual enrollment policies before counting those credits toward your program.
Explore AP ExamsVerified on Aug 2026
Bentley University does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Confirm its separate placement policy before using CLEP scores to plan course placement.
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Type
Private University
Location
Waltham, Massachusetts
Middlesex County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
33 career paths
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Bentley University also asks for the CSS Profile, a College Board form, before awarding its own aid.
If your parents are separated or divorced, Bentley University also asks the other parent to complete the CSS Profile (the Noncustodial PROFILE).
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