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Bentley University is a private, co-educational university located in Waltham, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1917 as the "Bentley School of Accounting and Finance" by Harry C. Bentley. Bentley now stretches across more than 160 acres of land. The university grants admission to more than 4,000 students every year.
The departments at Bentley College include the following:
The sports teams at Bentley University are nicknamed the Falcons. The teams participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, hockey, indoor and outdoor track, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, softball, tennis and volleyball.
Bentley is located in Waltham, MA (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Bentley is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management.
Bentley does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 38% of applicants in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 550. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 680.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Bentley is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 5,636 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Bentley has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Bentley values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast 10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Bentley University
175 Forest St
Waltham, MA 02452-4705
General Phone: (781) 891-2000
http://www.bentley.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,542 | finance, accounting, marketing, business management, accounting and related services, business and related services, taxation, business communications, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 74 | computer and info science |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, history courses |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | public policy analysis |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Bentley in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,065 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 521 | 18 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 34 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 22 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Bentley had a total enrollment of 5,636 students (4,625 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Bentley offers campus housing for 3,390 of its 4,625 (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 | 7,238 | 2,718 | 38% | 971 | 36% |
| Men | 4,459 | 1,608 | 36% | 582 | 36% |
| Women | 2,779 | 1,110 | 40% | 389 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 680 |
| SAT Writing | 550 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
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 | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 34,488 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,488 |
| Room and board | $ 11,320 |
| Room charge | $ 6,770 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,030 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,120 |
Financial Aid:
Bentley participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 212400)
Bentley has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 96 | 54 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 26 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 53 | 35 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 59 | $131,891 | 20 | $136,489 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $101,091 | 36 | $102,503 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $97,141 | 24 | $85,170 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 46 | $68,533 | 30 | $64,980 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 175 | $102,307 | 110 | $94,667 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 124 | 64 | 188 |
| Football | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| Basketball | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| Track | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 53 | 48 | 101 |
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
Operations Management and Supervision
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
History, Other
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 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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