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Apply by November 30, 2024 and enter THANKFUL on the Common App and we’ll waive your application fee. 

Undergraduate Admission

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Why Bentley?

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A Bentley education starts with business, but doesn't stop there. You will learn to change the world for the better. Our students come from various locations, backgrounds, and cultures — elements that we know create a rich educational environment that will prepare you for success in college and beyond. Top employers know that Bentley provides you with the skills needed to succeed in their organizations and in all areas of life. It's no surprise that large numbers of Bentley students have jobs lined up more than six months before they graduate. 

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98%

Job Placement Rate

$73K

Median Starting Salary

87%

of Students Complete One Internship

The Bentley Difference

A Focus on Business

By combining business education with arts and sciences, we provide students with the critical thinking and practical skills to help them collaborate effectively, communicate clearly and lead successful, rewarding careers.

Personalize Your Education

With majors, minors and optional second majors covering almost every aspect of business and the arts and sciences, you can build an education that matches your interests.

Be a Leader for Positive Change

We're more than just one of the nation’s top business schools. Bentley is a place for leaders who set out to create positive change. We believe in doing business and doing good at the same time.

Prepare for Career and Life Success

The Princeton Review ranks Bentley No. 1 in the nation for career services. And our graduates don’t just land great jobs, they’re engaged in their careers and active contributors to society. 

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Personalize Your Education

Customizing your degree is a hallmark of the Bentley education. You can design your education to match your interests and career goals. Choose from a wide variety of majors that will give you the skills you need for the job you want. 

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U.S. News and World Report

U.S. News & World Report's latest edition of America's Best Colleges ranks Bentley University No. 1 Most Innovative -Regional North. Bentley was also ranked: 

  • #2 Best Regional University - North
  • #3 Best Value - North
  • #15 Best Undergraduate Teaching - North 

The Princeton Review

The Princeton Review ranked Bentley No. 1 for career services. This is the tenth year in a row that Bentley’s Pulsifer Career Development Center has been ranked in the top 5 in the U.S., highlighting the university’s successful approach to making sure that students secure good jobs and thrive after graduation. Six months after graduation, 99 percent of the Class of 2022 was employed, attending or planning to attend graduate school, and reported a median starting salary of $68,000. 

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