Enrollment: 4259
Average SAT: 650
Average ACT: 27
Most Popular Majors: Accounting and Related Services, Other,Finance, General,Marketing/Marketing Management, General,
Regular Application Deadline: 01/15
Student Faculty Ratio: 12:1

Undergraduate Receiving Need-Based Financial Aid: 44
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid: $19,436.00

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School Says - General Information
Bentley is a national leader in business education. Centered on education and research in business and related professions, Bentley blends the breadth and technological strength of a university with the values and student focus of a small college. A Bentley education combines an unparalleled array of business courses with hands-on technology experience and a strong foundation in the liberal arts. The result is that students gain expertise for a competitive edge in today's economy and broad-based skills essential for success in all areas of life.

School Says - Student Body
Bentley offers students many avenues for getting involved, making friends, and having fun. The wide range of on-campus activities includes athletic events, music and theater programs, lectures on topical issues, as well as more than 100 clubs and student organizations. Students can choose from academically oriented groups, the creative and performing arts, student government, campus newspapers and the radio station, fraternity and sorority life, and much more. Bentley fields 23 varsity sports teams, which compete at the NCAA Division I and II levels. The college is a member of the Northeast-10 Conference and the Division I Atlantic Hockey League. Many teams regularly qualify for postseason competition, and individual athletes routinely earn honors. Recreational athletes at Bentley take part in an ever-growing list of intramural sports and activities that include dance and fitness training, street hockey, ultimate Frisbee, and flag football, along with traditional sports such as soccer, softball, volleyball, and basketball.

School Says - Academics
At Bentley, students benefit from a unique integration of business and the liberal arts. As the largest business school in New England, Bentley offers remarkable depth in business topics. In addition, there is a strong commitment to the liberal arts which allows students to build skills in critical thinking, decision making, communication, and other areas essential to becoming a well-rounded, contributing member of the community. Ethics and social responsibility are key themes woven into both business and liberal arts offerings and are supported by Bentley's internationally renowned Center for Business Ethics and nationally ranked Service-Learning Center. Over the course of four years, Bentley students develop a solid understanding of the latest technologies and the ways that businesses use them to stay competitive. The focus on information technology begins early, as all Bentley freshmen receive a laptop that is fully loaded and network ready. With computer ports and wireless coverage all over campus in classrooms, residence hall rooms, dining halls, and the library students have incredibly fast and convenient access to the Internet, the Bentley network, and many other information sources. This commitment to high-tech learning is supported by an array of academic resources, including classrooms equipped with multimedia technology, student computer laboratories, and a Virtual Lab that offers online access to specialized software from anywhere on campus.

School Says - Admissions
Students applying for admission to Bentley are encouraged to complete a competitive college-preparatory program. Recommendations include four years of English, four years of mathematics (preferably algebra I and II, geometry, and pre-calculus or its equivalent), and 3 to 4 years each of history, laboratory science, and foreign language. Along with the application, students must submit a secondary school transcript, letters of recommendation from a teacher and a counselor, and official scores of either the SAT or ACT, including the ACT Writing Test. The College has special applications for international students and transfer students. Applicants who are nonnative speakers of English must also have official scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) forwarded to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Bentley College accepts the Common Application. The application deadline for students planning to enter in September is January 15. For students planning to begin study in January, the deadline is November 15. Candidates for the fall semester are notified by April 1; spring semester candidates are notified on a rolling basis. The Early Decision program is designed for academic achievers for whom Bentley is their first choice. Students who are admitted through this binding program agree to withdraw any applications submitted to other colleges. The Early Decision application deadline is November 15. The Early Action program is designed for students who are seriously considering Bentley, but are not prepared to commit through the Early Decision program. This program provides students with an earlier admission decision, but gives them the ability to consider other options. The application deadline is November 15. For more information, students should contact: Office of Undergraduate Admission Bentley College 175 Forest Street Waltham, Massachusetts 02452-4705 United States Phone: 781-891-2244 800-523-2354 (toll-free) Fax: 781-891-3414 E-mail: ugadmission@bentley.edu Web site: http://www.bentley.edu

School Says - Campus Life
Bentley is situated on 163 acres in Waltham, Massachusetts. The suburban setting represents the best of New England college campuses and creates an inviting atmosphere for study and socializing. Bentley's location, just minutes west of Boston, puts the city's many resources within easy reach. Boston is the country's ultimate college town, with the proverbial "something for everyone." Options range from theater to art exhibits, dance clubs to alternative rock concerts, and championship sports to championship shopping. Getting to the city is easy. The free Bentley shuttle makes regular trips to Harvard Square in Cambridge, which is a great location and just a quick subway ride from the heart of Boston. The 4,250 students that attend Bentley live and learn in a multicultural environment that reflects and prepares them for a diverse working world. Students come from approximately 40 states and 70 countries. All students explore the topic of diversity and embrace the vitality that a varied student body adds to the college experience. Supporting this commitment are offices such as the Multicultural Center, Spiritual Life Center, International Services, and the Women's Center.

School Says - Cost Aid
Tuition for resident and nonresident students for the 2007-08 academic year is $31,450. Room and board (double room, meal plan) costs are $10,940. Additional expenses include books, supplies, laptop computer, and personal and travel expenses.Bentley administers about $70 million in undergraduate financial assistance every year to ensure that all academically qualified students have access to educational choices regardless of financial resources. Assistance comprises scholarships, grants, loans, employment, and payment plans. Currently, 70 percent of Bentley undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance.

Students Say - Academics
Bentley University, an institution dedicated to creating "business and business-technical leaders," combines a winning location with an intense focus on technology to produce "the business moguls of tomorrow." Students say that the "Resources here are second to none, if you need help scheduling classes, choosing a major, creating a resume...anything at all, then there is an entire office of people ready and willing to help you in any way possible." Some of Bentley's perks include "a state-of-the-art trading room, a "superbly wired campus," and a brand-new library that "has all the resources a student could need, with quite a few significant, (not so necessary) extras" (such as a "large flat-panel TV monitors in each of its 20-some odd study rooms"). Bentley doesn't just flash the hardware, though; it also teaches students how to "integrate the newest technological resources into the business environment" by "embedding them into [your] courses. This is important, because technology "is key to success in the business world, whatever profession you are interested in." Bentley's proximity to Boston "makes this a very special place," helping students find meaningful internships and, after graduation, meaningful jobs. Academics here "are challenging but not overwhelming," and most of the classes "weigh class participation in the overall grade, which motivates [you] to complete the readings and assignments in a timely manner." Professors typically have "previous real-life experience in the business world. They like to incorporate that in the classroom."

Students Say - Campus Life
Life is "very hectic" at Bentley, where "Students tend to crack down during the weekdays and really get their work done. By Thursday [we're] ready for the weekend to start." Bentley's "beautiful campus" has "tons to offer" when it comes to finding activities outside of class, including "Greek life, sports organizations," and "tons of bars, restaurants, sports events, and concerts" so that "it's hard to be bored." Intramural sports "are also very popular, as is exercising in general. Being fit and working out are definitely the 'in' things to do." There are also plenty of parties; "Registered parties are allowed (with regulations) where of-age students can have keg parties in their room," but "There is also substance-free housing available if that's not your fancy." Students across the board agree that "Boston is Bentley's main attraction." Fortunately the city "is easily accessible via the school's shuttle service." Students love to head for Cambridge, the North End, Quincy Market, and other city destinations on the weekend "just to see a show, eat at a restaurant, shop, or just walk around," although some prefer to hang out on campus because the city can be "pretty expensive."

Students Say - Student Body
The typical Bentley undergrad is "rich, foreign, and smart." Check that, they're "usually two out of the three: rich and foreign, rich and smart, or smart and foreign." Internationals make up a conspicuous subpopulation, "which is interesting" because you get to "learn from other cultures." One student writes, "Venture through any apartment complex to be greeted to the smells of Indian, Creole, Chinese, South American, and European foods. Diversity is greatly appreciated, as is evidenced by the fact that one of the events with the largest attendance each year is the Festival of Colors, an international extravaganza." The exception to the rule, we're told, is that students from Europe "hail from very big money" and "very rarely interact with domestic students." Most here, unsurprisingly, "are typical business students, usually quite driven and business-oriented. They are fairly fun loving as well," the sort who are "studious during the week, rowdy on weekends." Overall, students tend to be "preppy collar-poppin' kids" who can "talk the talk" and "take pride [in] attending Bentley."

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