More selective than 70% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
25% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Bentley University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Bentley University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Bentley University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 630 | 700 |
| SAT math | 650 | 730 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1280 | 1430 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Bentley University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 45% | 630–700 | 650–730 | 28–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 48% | 620–690 | 630–720 | 29–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Bentley University compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Bentley University has the 19th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Clark University | 40% | 77% | $28,714 |
| 16 | Brandeis University | 41% | 86% | $35,736 |
| 17 | The New England Conservatory of Music | 41% | 73% | $46,754 |
| 18 | Berklee College of Music | 44% | 67% | $49,465 |
| 19 | Bentley University | 45% | 87% | $37,930 |
| 20 | Laboure College of Healthcare | 50% | 100% | $36,863 |
| 21 | Anna Maria College | 50% | 46% | $28,333 |
| 22 | Emerson College | 51% | 77% | $49,180 |
| 23 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | 60% | 83% | $22,383 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Bentley University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Bentley University admissions questions
What is the Bentley University acceptance rate?
Bentley University accepts 45% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,077 of 10,482 applicants were admitted.
Does Bentley University require the SAT or ACT?
Bentley University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 25% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Bentley University?
The middle 50% of Bentley University enrolled first-year students scored 1280–1430 on the SAT and 28–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Bentley University?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,120 of 5,077).
Is Bentley University getting harder to get into?
Bentley University accepted 45% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 48% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Bentley University overview