Waltham, MA
Competitive — only about 48 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 48%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,017 | 4,213 | 944 | 47% |
| 2020 | 8,298 | 4,798 | 936 | 58% |
| 2021 | 9,311 | 5,674 | 1,019 | 61% |
| 2022 | 9,662 | 5,592 | 1,141 | 58% |
| 2023 | 10,482 | 5,077 | 1,120 | 48% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,221 of 4,268 women and 2,856 of 6,213 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Bentley University has an acceptance rate of 48% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,077 of 10,482 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 48 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
10,482 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,120 enrolled.
No. Bentley University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 48%.