Bentley University

Bentley University scholarships are available for incoming first-years as part of the admission process. Prospective international graduate students may also be eligible for academic awards, also through the admission process. These scholarships are offered to students based on their merit and students can receive merit scholarships for up to eight semesters total if applicants maintain the required GPA. Mentioned below are some popular scholarships at the university:

(USD 1 = INR 83.72)

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According to the US News and World Report, Bentley University has an acceptance rate of 58% which makes it moderately selective for admissions. Some of the general admission requirements for international students are given as follows:

• SAT/ACT scores
• Overall student GPA and academic record
• High School Class Rank
• Letters of Recommendation 
• Additional academic factors

The institute ranks highly as part of university rankings given by numerous prominent publications. As per rankings posted by a prominent US based publication, the institute is rated the #11th best institution in the country as part of its the latest Best Colleges Rankings.

Another source ranks it #2 out of 171 Regional Universities in the North, highlighting the standard of education the institute is known to offer.

International applicants who wish to study at Bentley University must achieve at least a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 to get into the university. Many of Bentley's partner institutions require a minimum 3.0 GPA for all programs.  In some cases, the Office of International Education will consider applicants with a GPA of 2.7 or higher.

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Bentley University is known internationally as a university for the following:

• The university accepts students that come from a range of locations, backgrounds and cultures and has a educational environment that helps to achieve success. 
• Bentley also provides the students with the skills that are needed to succeed in their organizations. The university focuses on combining business education with arts and sciences and offers critical thinking and practical skills to students. 
• The university offers a range of minors, majors and optional decond major courses to students that covers most of the aspects of business as well as the arts and sciences. 
• According to the Princeton Review, Bentley University is ranked as #1 in the nation for career services and the students have engaged in their respective careers.

Bentley University offers part-time job opportunities for its students. The Student Employment Office (SEO) manages an employment system that provides fair access to jobs, equitable pay scales, and departmental support. Many departments depend on student employees as a source of skilled labor, while students gain meaningful work experience and earn money to help defray educational expenses. The SEO advertises positions online at the start of each semester and summer. On-campus wage rates currently start at $11 per hour. Students with a Federal Work-Study award are given preference in applying for positions on campus. 

Bentley University graduates go through a rigorous academic curriculum & come out equipped with all the skills necessary to deal with modern day industry demands. Therefore, they attract the attention of some of the top public & private organizations, across industries, including, Amazon, Oracle, Bose, Nike, Microsoft & EY among others.

The mean salary earned by graduates at BU is around USD 68,000 (INR 58 L).

After completing graduation from Bentley University the graduates opted for different careers, around 31% of the graduates were offered full-time employment from internship and 23% of the were recruited from the campus, 24% of the graduates used their contacts for employment, for more information students can chek the table given below. 

Head

Data

Internship to Full-Time Offer

31%

Personal Networking

24%

Campus Recruiting

23%

Off-Campus Job Posting System/Site 

15%

Career Fair

2%

Family Business/Self-Employed

2%

Other

2%

Bentley Referral

1%

Bentley’s Pulsifer Career Development Centre starts guiding students right from their first academic year, helping them identify their strengths and skills and connecting the same to their career choices. The centre also has career tools which aid students in building their CVs, cover letters, professional social media profiles, etc. Sophomores, as well as juniors, can attend various seminars hosted by the centre. This has resulted in a high placement rate for the graduates constantly.

Our HIRE Education Program: This programme acts as a guide for students to self-analyse their likes and disliked related to the professional route they’re planning. Various award-winning courses are available which are taught by good career guides.

Big Interview: This is a 24*7 virtual platform for practising mock interviews and getting a taste of the real industry hiring process. One can learn the tricks to crack different levels of interview and also how to leave a positive impression of the interviewer.

One Credit Internship Course: This has been newly introduced for the undergraduate students and lets them earn 1 academic credit for internship experience which they would gain in summer, fall, or spring. In order to obtain the course credit, they would have to finish a minimum of 45 hours of work within 4 weeks atleast.

Interstride: Another new resource for the international batch which helps them explore jobs. All the information is available in one place only.

Bentley graduates are paid handsomely for their services. The average annual salary earned by graduates is around USD 67,711 (INR 57.75 L). The range of salaries offered to graduates varies greatly with the field of work. Software & IT graduates are among the highest earners securing yearly compensation of USD 115,000 (INR 98.1 L), followed closely by Financial Services graduates with a package of USD 103,000 (INR 87.85 L).  

The admission requirements at BU, varies for different courses, mentioned below are the PG course requirements:

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Yes, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/ielts">IELTS test score</a> is a valid language proficiency requirement at BU. The minimum acceptable IELTS score at Bentley University is around 7.0.

The institute also accepts TOEFL & Duolingo test scores, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score being 90, while a Duolingo score of around 120-130 is also deemed sufficient.

To stand out in Bentley University admissions, applicants present a positive view of themselves, beyond just academic achievements. Students should highlight their interests, and perspectives which will help the examiner or the interviewer understand the applicant's potential. Students must talk about experiences and challenges that they've overcome, and mention their Extracurricular activities or athletics as they play a vital role. But again, students must not overdo things and boast about themselves in the mode of explaining themselves. Applicants are also suggested to have strong SOPs and LOR which can persuade the examiner to give them admission at Bentley University. 

To get a scholarship at Bentley University, you need to meet specific grade point average (GPA) requirements and maintain good academic standing. For undergraduate students, Bentley merit scholarships are renewed each year, provided that students earn the required cumulative GPA specified on the Students must also remain enrolled full time (12 credits per semester) and scholarships cannot be transferred or combined with other federal, state, or institutional aid. For graduate students, scholarships are distributed in the form of tuition remission, and recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to retain award eligibility. 

Bentley acceptance rate has increased from 57.88% in 2022-23 to 48.44% in 2023-24. The table below includes the Bentley University enrollment statistics in past two years:

Particulars

Stats 2022-2023

Stats 2023-2024

Application Received

9,662

10,482

Admitted Students

5,592

5,077

Acceptance Rate

57.88%

48.44%

The BU application fee varies for both UG & PG courses. Students applying to a UG programme have to pay a fee of around USD 75 (INR 6,400) while those applying to a PG course can expect an application fee of USD 133 (INR 11,335).  

Note that the students can avail a discount on the application fee for PG courses. Ask for the same from your counsellor or attend an admission event.

The fee is non-refundable & no applications are considered without the payment of the same.

The Bentley University offers courses in a number of prominent majors including: Business Administration & Management, Accounting, Marketing, Data Analytics, Finance & Computer Systems among others.

Listed below are some of the most prominent courses offered by BU:

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Bentley University is considered part of the best institutions in the region. The institute consistently ranks highly as part of university rankings given by several prominent publications including Shiksha.

Its MBA course is ranked the #101th best programme in the United States, while its MIM programme ranks #39 among all courses in USA, as per the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings.  

Yes, Waltham, where the Bentley University is based is very well known for its party culture & nightlife.

Parties take place usually on weekends, as part of the on-campus dining pubs & restaurants as well as frat houses across the city. As part of the on-campus pubs, drinks are only served to students, aged over 21 years or more. Students must provide a valid ID of age proof.

The Bentley University campus located in Waltham, Massachusetts, offers a vibrant campus culture & is full of international student diversity.

As per student reviews curated from an unofficial source, the campus culture is described as inclusive, & welcoming to international students. The institute offers a number of networking opportunities in the form of student events as well as student's clubs & societies.

All on-campus residential facilities at Bentley University have air-conditioning. That's not it, students can also use the university's free high-speed wireless network, that is accessible across all buildings.

The university also maintains the Dana Center Pool that is open to all members of the institute's community & to membership holders when it is not being used by the university's aqua-sports teams.