Bentley University

Bentley University is very difficult to get into. Bentley University admitted 58% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 9,662 applications received in 2023, 5,592 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Bentley University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and the application fee costs $75.

Students who submit their applications to Bentley University for the fall semester should hear back from Bentley University by March 31.

Bentley University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Bentley University's admissions stats.

Bentley University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	34%
Mean SAT Score	1332
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	27%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
Waitlist	Yes

Bentley University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Bentley University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 22
Early Decision II	Yes	January 15	February 22
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	March 31

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Considering Applying Early to Bentley University?

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Bentley University offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 22.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 22.

The early decision acceptance rate at Bentley University is 78%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 58%. Last year, Bentley University admitted 322 of the 414 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply to college early to help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Bentley University Admissions

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How To Get Into Bentley University

Bentley University is a very difficult school to get into. Bentley University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Bentley University accepted 58% of all applicants, about 5,592 of the 9,662 students who applied.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Bentley University, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to Bentley University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Bentley University

Bentley University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Bentley University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Bentley University

What does Bentley University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Bentley University for more information on admission factors.

Bentley University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Bentley University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Bentley University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Bentley University?

Bentley University has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 24% submitted a class rank. At Bentley University 34% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 67% were in the top 25% and 94% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Bentley University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Bentley University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Bentley University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 27% of Bentley University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Bentley University?

To be competitive with other Bentley University applicants, you should aim to score between 1280 and 1400 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Bentley University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1400 and 25% of scored lower than 1280, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Bentley University student is 1332.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Bentley University students scored 730 or higher and 75% of students scored 618 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Bentley University students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 618 or higher.

To be most competitive at Bentley University, you should strive to earn between 28 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Bentley University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 28 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Bentley University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 28.

More Information on Transferring to Bentley University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Bentley University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Bentley University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Bentley University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Bentley University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Bentley University.

Does Bentley University accept transfer credits?

✅ Bentley University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Bentley University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Bentley University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Bentley University?

❌ No, Bentley University is test optional, so you can make the call whether or not to submit your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Bentley University's acceptance rate?

✅ Bentley University's acceptance rate is 58%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Bentley University?

✅ Bentley University's early decision acceptance rate was 78% in 2021.

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