Bentley University
What Bentley University's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2025-26.
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Who says yesBentley University
79% of students admitted to Bentley University go elsewhere.
Only 21% of admits enroll, so Bentley University admits far more students than it has seats.
Enroll21%
Go elsewhere79%
Source: Bentley University's Common Data Set 2025-26
Test scoresBentley University
At most 33% of Bentley University's first-years sent an SAT or ACT.
29% sent an SAT and 4% an ACT (some sent both), so most enrolled without a score. SAT middle 50% among those who sent: 1230–1370.
Sent an SAT29%
Sent an ACT4%
Source: Bentley University's Common Data Set 2025-26
7 more things the data says PRO
- The admit rate has moved down steadily, from 60.9% in 2021-22 to 47.3% in 2025-26. If the trend holds, expect about 39.9% in 2026-27.
- Early Decision filled about 41% of the 2025-26 first-year class, more than 77% of similar colleges.
- After ED, 673 of 1,133 seats were left for 10,684 other applicants: about one seat for every 16.
- ED applicants were admitted at 64%, against 46.2% for everyone else: 1.4 times the rate.
- Only 29% of enrolled first-years sent an SAT score, so its SAT range describes a minority of the class.
- 400 students stayed on the waitlist and 101 were admitted from it (25.2%).
- Applications rose 22% from 2021-22 to 2025-26 (9,311 to 11,403).
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- Most admits (8 of 10) led or founded something, such as a club, a small business, a nonprofit, or a media project.
- Many admits (7 of 10) showed business or work experience: internships, part-time jobs, or running a small venture.
- Admits who shared SAT scores mostly reported 1320 to 1550, with GPAs from about 3.3 to 3.95.
- Several admits applied in business-related majors (business, finance, entrepreneurship, economics), matching the school's focus.
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