Bentley

Bentley University

Bentley
#2009 / #563
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#217
Most Desirable School
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About Bentley University

According to Wikipedia, Bentley University is a private university focused on business, accountancy, and finance and located in Waltham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1917 as a school of accounting and finance in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, Bentley moved to Waltham in 1968. Bentley awards Bachelor of Science degrees in 14 business fields and Bachelor of Arts degrees in 11 arts and sciences disciplines, offering 36 minors spanning both arts and science and business disciplines. The graduate school emphasizes the impact of technology on business practice, and offers PhD programs in Business and Accountancy, the Bentley MBA with 16 areas of concentration, an integrated MS+MBA, seven Master of Science degrees, several graduate certificate programs and custom executive education programs.

Bentley University's Online Degrees

MS in Taxation
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MBA in Business Administration
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Human Factors In Information Design
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Bentley University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
9,31161%88%127028

How Much Does Bentley University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$54,910
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$23,297
30K - 48K$27,303
48K - 75K$31,754
75K - 110K$40,226
110K+$50,161

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Bentley University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Bentley University, then you can expect to earn an average of $95,400 per year. You also have a 95% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Bentley University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
4,7974,027770

Where is Bentley University?

Bentley University is located at 175 Forest St, Waltham MA 02452-4705

How Safe is Bentley University?

Bentley University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Waltham has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Bentley University Known For?

Bentley University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Bentley University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Economics
#935
World Rank
#943
Historical Rank
#195
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Business
#686
World Rank
#686
Historical Rank
#215
USA Rank
business Degrees
Mathematics
#1773
World Rank
#1826
Historical Rank
#419
USA Rank
math Degrees
Communications
#1580
World Rank
#1589
Historical Rank
#426
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Philosophy
#1594
World Rank
#1657
Historical Rank
#483
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Computer Science
#2400
World Rank
#2409
Historical Rank
#519
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Sociology
#1796
World Rank
#1803
Historical Rank
#533
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Political Science
#2489
World Rank
#2500
Historical Rank
#599
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Medical
#2721
World Rank
#2726
Historical Rank
#771
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
History
#2405
World Rank
#2420
Historical Rank
#788
USA Rank
history Degrees
Criminal Justice
#2821
World Rank
#2824
Historical Rank
#1477
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Literature
#4827
World Rank
#4862
Historical Rank
#1587
USA Rank
literature Degrees

Who Are Bentley University's Most Influential Alumni?

Bentley University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Business, Economics, and Communications. Here are some of Bentley University's most famous alumni:

Jay Leno
Jay Leno
An American television host and comedian.
David Pakman
An Argentinian-American political pundit .
Mike Mangini
Mike Mangini
An American drummer.
Charles Taylor
A Liberian former politician who was the 22nd President of Liberia.

Who Are Bentley University's Most Influential Faculty?

Scott Sumner
An American economist.
Selin Sayek Böke
A Turkish politician.

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