Bentley University (164739)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$56,500

2.9% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$44,233

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

0.735%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

57.9%

9,662 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

5,165

87% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

88%

915 Graduates

About

Bentley University (164739) is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bentley University (164739) were General Finance (244 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (170 degrees), and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (152 degrees).

In 2022, 1,840 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bentley University (164739). 43.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (960 degrees), 5.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (182 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bentley University (164739) is $56,500, which is $32,504 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Bentley University (164739) is $56,500, which is $32,504 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $44,233.

In 2022, 76% of undergraduate students attending Bentley University (164739) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$56,500

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Bentley University (164739) was $56,500. The cost of tuition at Bentley University (164739) is $32,504 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bentley University (164739) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$44,233

2022 Value

6.05%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Bentley University (164739) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $44,233. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Bentley University (164739) grew by 6.05%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bentley University (164739) (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

$18,130

Room and Board

$1,325

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bentley University (164739) was of $18,130 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.89% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,325. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bentley University (164739) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Bentley University (164739) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.33% with respect to 2021, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bentley University (164739) (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 (164739) 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 (164739) received 9,662 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 3.77% annual growth. Out of those 9,662 applicants, 5,592 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 57.9% acceptance rate.

There were 5,165 students enrolled at Bentley University (164739) in 2022. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bentley University (164739) has an overall enrollment yield of 20.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

57.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

5,592

Accepted Out of 9,662

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bentley University (164739) was 57.9% (5,592 admissions from 9,662 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 60.9%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 3.77%, while admissions declined by −1.45%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bentley University (164739) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2022)

304

Scores Submitted (2022)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Bentley University (164739) in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bentley University (164739) had a total enrollment of 5,165 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Bentley University (164739) is 4,496 students and the part-time enrollment is 669. This means that 87% of students enrolled at Bentley University (164739) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bentley University (164739), both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.6% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.8% Asian, 4.2% Black or African American, 2.79% Two or More Races, 0.155% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0387% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bentley University (164739) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.9%), followed by White Female (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.45%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (19%), followed by White Female (10.9%) and Asian Female (4.28%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bentley University (164739) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,165 students. The full-time enrollment at Bentley University (164739) is 4,496 and the part-time enrollment is 669. This means that 87% of students enrolled at Bentley University (164739) are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bentley University (164739) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2022 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 (164739) was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bentley University (164739) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bentley University (164739) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,820 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
526 enrolled students
Asian
506 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bentley University (164739) is 54.6% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.8% Asian, 4.2% Black or African American, 2.79% Two or More Races, 0.155% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0387% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 87 students (1.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 224 fewer women than men received degrees from Bentley University (164739). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bentley University (164739) is white (960 degrees awarded). There were 5.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (182 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bentley University (164739) is General Finance (244 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (170 degrees) and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (152 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bentley University (164739), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (1,542 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (42 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (116 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 (164739) are Accountants & auditors (1,057,764 people), Other managers (832,626 people), Software developers (726,746 people), Financial managers (518,443 people), and Chief executives & legislators (422,989 people).

The most specialized majors at Bentley University (164739) in 2022 are Business (1,542 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (42 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (116 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (48 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (80 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (164739) are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Bentley University (164739) are Business (1,542 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (42 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (116 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (48 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (80 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (164739) are Computer Systems Design (1,126,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (783,843 people), Banking & related activities (562,260 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (526,382 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (484,076 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 (164739).

Most Common (2022)

General Finance
244 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
170 degrees awarded
Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
152 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bentley University (164739) was General Finance with 244 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bentley University (164739) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,032

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

808

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,032 degrees were awarded to men at Bentley University (164739), which is 1.28 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (808).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bentley University (164739) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 237 degrees were awarded to men at Bentley University (164739) in General Finance, which is 3.2 times more than the 74 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 168 degrees were awarded to men at Bentley University (164739) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.889 times less than the 189 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

84%

100% Completion Time

90%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 84% of students graduating from Bentley University (164739) 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 2022 at Bentley University (164739) 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 (73.2%).

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, 3.72% of graduates (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
960 degrees awarded
Asian
182 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
122 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bentley University (164739) is white (960 degrees awarded). There were 5.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (182 degrees).

4.78% of degree recipients (88 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
599 degrees awarded
White Female
361 degrees awarded
Asian Female
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bentley University (164739) is white male (599 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (361 degrees).

Operations

Bentley University (164739) has an endowment valued at nearly $333M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNM (−5.72%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Bentley University (164739) had a total salary expenditure of 220M. Bentley University (164739) employs 82 Lecturers, 78 Professors and 69 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bentley University (164739) are Male Lecturer (49), Male Professor (44), and Female Assistant professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bentley University (164739) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 130 employees, Management, with 121 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 81 employees.

Endowment

$333M

2022 Endowment

7.29%

decline from 2021

Bentley University (164739) has an endowment valued at about $333M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Bentley University (164739) declined 7.29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $286M 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 (164739) (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

$110M

2022 Salaries

growth from 2021

In 2022, Bentley University (164739) paid a median of $110M in salaries, which represents 49.8% of their overall expenditure ($220M) and a 8% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$37.7M

Instructional Salaries

274

Number of Employees

In 2022, Bentley University (164739) paid a total of $37.7M to 274 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

82 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

130 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bentley University (164739) were Lecturer with 82 employees, Professor with 78 employees, and Assistant professor with 69 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bentley University (164739) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 130 employees, Management with 121 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 81 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Lecturer
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bentley University (164739) was Male Lecturer with 49 employees, Male Professor with 44 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 36 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bentley University (164739).

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