| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
4,203 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
4,137 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
66 |
| Total graduate students: |
1,349 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
765 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
584 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
55% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 7.9% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.3% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 63.6% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.6% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 13.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 3.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 8.1% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.0% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 61.9% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 14.5% | Nonresident Alien |
| 3.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
163 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Waltham, MA |
| Population of city/town: |
62,227 |
| Nearest major city: |
Boston |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
10 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
655,884 |
| Online campus map: |
www.bentley.edu/about/map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (28%)
- single-student apartments (24%)
- special housing for disabled students (5%)
- other housing including Theme, wellness, and suite-style housing. (43%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
98% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
79% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
21% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
82% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, Smoking prohibited in all residence halls and campus buildings. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
yes |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
4472 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Collaborative study rooms, RFID collection management system, electronic compact stacks, art gallery, cafe, databases with access to full-text journals, research wiki, e-reserves, chat reference support; ESOL and writing centers. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Accounting center for electronic learning and business measurement, Computer Information Systems (CIS) Sandbox, media and culture labs and studio, trading room; languages and international collaboration, marketing technology, design and usability, financial services, center for integration of science and industry, arts and sciences, business ethics, service learning, women in business, academic technology, quantitative analysis, international students and scholars, multicultural, writing, and spiritual life centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, employers-in-residence program, six-week career course, employer site visits, employer case competitions, industry/function career conferences, industry/functional/skill development workshops. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
80% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
7 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
11% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
10% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Vanguard; Pulse Newspaper |
| Number of honor societies: |
5 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
118 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Bentley Christian Fellowship, Bentley Islamic Community , Best Buddies International, Catholic Campus Connection, Circle K, Colleges Against Cancer, Habitat for Humanity, Hillel |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black United Body, La Cultura Latina, REAL |
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| International student organizations: |
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African Association, Association of Chinese Students, Irish Society, International Buddy Network, International Relations Organization, La Societa Italiana; Asian, International, Korean, South Asian, and Vietnamese Student Associations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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85 Broads, Academic Integrity Council, Association of Professional Latinos in Finance & Accounting, Economic-Finance Organization, Entrepreneur Society, investment group, Leadership Society, Marketing Association, Non-Profit Society, Real Estate Group, Speech & Debate Society, National Association of Black Accountants, dance team, ballroom dance team, Fashion Consultants, Film Company, Music Society, Student Artists, CRAZE Dance Club, HerCampus, jazz/pep band, Literary Society, Off the Clock A Cappella, Vanguard, Interfraternity Council, Panhellic Council, Greek Activities Council, Motoring Organization, Student Gaming Organization, Poker, FIRE, College Democrats, Green Society, ONE, College Republicans, Model UN, PRIDE, STAND (Darfur), Women's Center, Association of Activities, Allocations & Internal Audit Committee, Campus Activities Board, Class Cabinets, Commuter Association, Residence Hall Association, Ultimate Society (Frisbee), Triathalon Team, Golf Association, Rugby, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Billiards Association, Racquetball Club, Roller Hockey, Association of Bentley Activities; law, microfinance, mathematical sciences, sailing, outdoors, racquetball, roller hockey, ski and snowboard club, skydiving club, cheerleading, and water polo clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Robert DeFelice,
Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
blue and gold |
| School mascot: |
Falcons |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Atlantic Hockey Association (Division I, men's ice hockey only), Northeast-10 Conference (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's ice hockey | yes | Atlantic Hockey, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's lacrosse | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's soccer | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's swimming | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's tennis | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's field hockey | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's lacrosse | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's swimming | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's tennis | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
13% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
60% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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athletic center and fields, field house, fitness center, swimming pool, training and rehabilitation room, track, diving tank, dance studio, therapy room, sauna and steam bath, weight room |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, dodgeball, flag football, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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golf, martial arts, racquetball, roller hockey, rugby, sailing, skiing, skydiving, snowboarding, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, water polo, wrestling |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, cricket, dance, golf, martial arts, racquetball, roller hockey, rugby, sailing, skiing, skydiving, snowboarding, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Boston (15 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Manchester, NH (50 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Boston (12 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Newton, MA (5 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
19% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
17% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Babson College, Baruch College, Bentley University, Boston College, London School of Economics, Northeastern University, University of Connecticut, University of Notre Dame. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
98% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Boston Scientific, Deloitte Consulting, Deloitte, EMC Corporation, Epsilon, Ernst & Young, Fidelity Investments, Grant Thornton, John Hancock, JP Morgan Chase, KPMG, Liberty Mutual, McGladrey, Morgan Stanley, Pricewaterhousecoopers, Protiviti, State Street Corporation, Travelers, TJX Companies. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Marcelo Claure, CEO Sprint Corporation
- Joaquin Bacardi, President, CEO, Bacardi Corporation
- Amanda Hesser, co-founder, CEO, Food 52, best selling author.
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