Bentley University

If you want to apply to Bentley University, the regular decision application deadline is January 7 and the fee for the application costs $75. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may qualify for for fee waiver for their application.

Students who apply for Fall should hear back from Bentley University by March 31.

Applying Early to Bentley University?

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 2 applications are due 1/7.

The early decision acceptance rate at Bentley University is 1%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 58%. In 2021, Bentley University admitted 324 of the 324 students who applied early decison.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

Is Bentley University Hard To Get Into?

Bentley University is avery 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 2021, Bentley University accepted 58% of all applicants., around 4,798 of the 8,298 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.

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult. For applicants who are not residents of Massachusetts, getting into Bentley University is not competitive. In 2021, Bentley University waitlisted 1,008 students. Of those, 335 eventually were offered a spot.

What Does Bentley University Look For in an Applicant?

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

Admissions Factors at Bentley University

Bentley University 2021-2022 Application Requirements

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

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Bentley University?

Out of all students that were admitted, 29% submitted a class rank. At Bentley University 42% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 75% were in the top 25% and 95% were in the top 50%.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

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

In 2021, 85% of Bentley University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 20% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Bentley University?

To be competitive with other Bentley University applicants, you should strive to earn between 1200 and 1350 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Bentley University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1350 and 25% of scored lower than 1200, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Bentley University student is 1276.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Bentley University students scored 700 or higher and 75% of students scored 580 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Bentley University students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 580 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Bentley University?

To be most competitive at Bentley University, you should strive to earn between 26 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Bentley University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Bentley University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

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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 Spring Term

Bentley University Admissions FAQs

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) creditsand Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Bentley University?

No, Bentley University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average,, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application..

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