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Bentley University
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  • 4 Year
  • WALTHAM, MA

Bentley University

    Report Card

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    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B+
    2. Value
      grade A
    3. Diversity
      grade A
    4. Campus
      grade B minus
    5. Athletics
      grade B
    6. Party Scene
      grade B+
    7. Professors
      grade B minus
    8. Location
      grade B+
    9. Dorms
      grade B+
    10. Campus Food
      grade C minus
    11. Student Life
      grade A minus
    12. Safety
      grade A minus

    About

    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Northeast-10 Conference

    From Bentley University

    The modern business world is about more than just the bottom line. Businesses today are creating sustainable energy, developing life-saving drugs and inventing new technologies that change the way we live. At Bentley, you’ll see how looking after people and our planet matters just as much as making a profit. Along the way, you’ll become a force for doing the right thing and making the world a better place.

    Our students come from various locations, backgrounds, and cultures — elements that we know create a rich educational environment that will prepare you for success in college and beyond. The benefits of a Bentley education continue long after graduation. Top employers know that Bentley provides you with the skills needed to succeed in their organizations and in all areas of life. It's no surprise that large numbers of Bentley students have jobs lined up more than six months before they graduate.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Acceptance Rate
    58%
    SAT Range
    1180-1360
    ACT Range
    26-31
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $42,759 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $28,907 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    85%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade B minus
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Data Analytics

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    The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projected a 33% growth in statistician and data scientist jobs by the year 2026. Our program will make sure you’re ready. In our Data Analytics program, you’ll study math, statistics and computing, and understand how each fact and figure affects business results. You’ll also use R, Python and SQL to apply big data concepts.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      100%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,907 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    89
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    15%
    Varsity Athletes
    7%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    98%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $86,900 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    90%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    97%
    National
    83%

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