Bentley University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$54,910

2.08% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$41,708

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.735%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

60.9%

9,311 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,158

85.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

88%

805 Graduates

About

Bentley University is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bentley University were General Finance (257 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (140 degrees), and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (122 degrees).

In 2021, 1,676 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bentley University. 47.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (957 degrees), 7.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (135 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bentley University is $54,910, which is $31,726 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bentley University is $54,910, which is $31,726 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $41,708.

In 2021, 75% of undergraduate students attending Bentley University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$54,910

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bentley University was $54,910. The cost of tuition at Bentley University is $31,726 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bentley University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$41,708

2021 Value

2.46%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bentley University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $41,708. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bentley University grew by 2.46%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bentley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,620

Room and Board

$1,325

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bentley University was of $17,620 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.89% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,325. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.92% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bentley University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Bentley University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bentley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.735%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bentley University was 0.735%, which represents 6 out of the 816 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bentley University received 9,311 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 12.2% annual growth. Out of those 9,311 applicants, 5,674 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.9% acceptance rate.

There were 5,158 students enrolled at Bentley University in 2021. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bentley University has an overall enrollment yield of 18%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,674

Accepted Out of 9,311

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bentley University was 60.9% (5,674 admissions from 9,311 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 57.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 12.2%, while admissions grew by 18.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bentley University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2021)

272

Scores Submitted (2021)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Bentley University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bentley University had a total enrollment of 5,158 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bentley University is 4,413 students and the part-time enrollment is 745. This means that 85.6% of students enrolled at Bentley University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bentley University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.2% White, 9.52% Asian, 8.92% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Black or African American, 2.68% Two or More Races, 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bentley University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.2%), followed by White Female (21.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.86%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (22.3%), followed by White Female (12.3%) and Asian Female (4.74%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bentley University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,158 students. The full-time enrollment at Bentley University is 4,413 and the part-time enrollment is 745. This means that 85.6% of students enrolled at Bentley University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bentley University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bentley University was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bentley University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bentley University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,847 enrolled students
Asian
491 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
460 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bentley University is 55.2% White, 9.52% Asian, 8.92% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Black or African American, 2.68% Two or More Races, 0.116% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 137 students (2.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 92 fewer women than men received degrees from Bentley University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bentley University is white (957 degrees awarded). There were 7.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (135 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bentley University is General Finance (257 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (140 degrees) and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (122 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bentley University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (1,343 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (46 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (74 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bentley University are Accountants & auditors (1,059,352 people), Other managers (794,964 people), Software developers (655,478 people), Financial managers (493,326 people), and Chief executives & legislators (403,757 people).

The most specialized majors at Bentley University in 2021 are Business (1,343 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (46 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (74 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (73 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (120 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bentley University are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Bentley University are Business (1,343 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (46 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (74 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (73 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (120 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bentley University are Computer Systems Design (1,053,136 people), Elementary & secondary schools (757,488 people), Banking & related activities (555,137 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (508,320 people), and Insurance carriers (486,451 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bentley University.

Most Common (2021)

General Finance
257 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
140 degrees awarded
Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
122 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bentley University was General Finance with 257 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bentley University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

884

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

792

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 884 degrees were awarded to men at Bentley University, which is 1.12 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (792).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bentley University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 225 degrees were awarded to men at Bentley University in General Finance, which is 2.32 times more than the 97 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Bentley University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.966 times less than the 146 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

85%

100% Completion Time

90%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 85% of students graduating from Bentley University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 90% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 90% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bentley University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.35% of graduates (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
957 degrees awarded
Asian
135 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
90 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bentley University is white (957 degrees awarded). There were 7.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (135 degrees).

4.59% of degree recipients (77 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
545 degrees awarded
White Female
412 degrees awarded
Asian Female
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bentley University is white male (545 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (412 degrees).

Operations

Bentley University has an endowment valued at nearly $359M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 114M (31.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Bentley University had a total salary expenditure of 199M. Bentley University employs 81 Professors, 78 Lecturers and 59 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bentley University are Male Lecturer (48), Male Professor (45), and Female Professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bentley University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 120 employees, Management, with 113 employees, and Service with 76 employees.

Endowment

$359M

2021 Endowment

36.5%

growth from 2020

Bentley University has an endowment valued at about $359M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bentley University grew 36.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $309M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bentley University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$102M

2021 Salaries

5.56%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Bentley University paid a median of $102M in salaries, which represents 51.1% of their overall expenditure ($199M) and a 5.56% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$36.2M

Instructional Salaries

266

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bentley University paid a total of $36.2M to 266 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

81 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

120 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bentley University were Professor with 81 employees, Lecturer with 78 employees, and Assistant professor with 59 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bentley University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 120 employees, Management with 113 employees, and Service with 76 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Lecturer
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bentley University was Male Lecturer with 48 employees, Male Professor with 45 employees, and Female Professor with 36 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bentley University.