Bentley University
Admissions
Interested in attending Bentley University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Bentley University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Bentley University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Bentley University accepted 49% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 10,481 people applied and 5,077 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Bentley University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at Bentley University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Bentley University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Bentley University considers:
Very Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Bentley University?
Grades
35% of freshmen who attended Bentley University were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 66% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Bentley University is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Bentley University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Bentley University's Early Decision acceptance rate is 67%, compared to 49% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Bentley University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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