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Bentley can be found in Waltham, Massachusetts (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at Bentley.
The most common majors at the school are in business and management and computer science and engineering.
Bentley does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 57% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 550 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Bentley centered around 600 to 670, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way Bentley works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 5,619 students were enrolled in Bentley.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Bentley. The school student athletes compete in Northeast 10 Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Bentley College
175 Forest St
Waltham, MA 02452-4705
General Phone: (781) 891-2000
Admissions Phone: (781) 891-2244
Financial Aid Phone: (781) 891-3441
http://www.bentley.edu
Bentley awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,412 | finance, marketing, accounting, business management, accounting and related services, business and related services, taxation, financial planning, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 113 | computer and info science |
| Liberal Arts | 25 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, history |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | public policy analysis |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Law | 1 | legal assistant |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Bentley in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,019 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 485 | 16 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 48 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 16 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Bentley had a total enrollment of 5,619 students (4,841 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 45% |
| New York | 12% |
| Connecticut | 11% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Puerto Rico | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Bentley offers campus housing for 3,258 of its 4,841 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Waltham, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,802 | 2,516 | 43% | 937 | 37% |
| Men | 3,652 | 1,535 | 42% | 563 | 37% |
| Women | 2,150 | 981 | 46% | 374 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 670 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (781) 891-2244
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,390 |
| Room and board | $ 10,170 |
| Room charge | $ 6,060 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,110 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid:
Bentley participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 212400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (781) 891-3441
Bentley has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 96 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 31 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 44 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 59 | $109,145 | 18 | $105,729 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $90,903 | 34 | $84,575 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $75,862 | 21 | $71,636 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $59,408 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 29 | $58,267 | 19 | $59,342 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 171 | $87,567 | 94 | $79,950 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 107 | 68 | 175 |
| Football | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| Track | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| Basketball | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 49 | 84 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business Statistics
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Finance
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bentley Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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