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2026-27 cycleWaltham, MA

Bentley University

Bentley University is a private business-focused university located in Waltham, Massachusetts. It integrates business education with liberal arts and sciences, offering hands-on experiential learning and strong career outcomes.

Undergrad enrollment

4,526

Test policy

Test optional

Application fee

$75

Application deadlines

RoundDeadline
Early DecisionEarly Decision INovember 15, 2026
Financial AidFall Early Decision I Financial AidNovember 15, 2026
Early Decision IIEarly Decision IIJanuary 15, 2027
Regular DecisionRegular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027
Financial AidFall ED II & Regular Decision Financial AidJanuary 15, 2027
TransferFall Transfer PriorityMarch 1, 2027

Supplemental essay prompts

OptionalCore Values250 words

Bentley's core values are Caring, Collaboration, Diversity, Honesty, Impact, Learning, and Respect. Select one or two of these core values and share how you currently embody them in your life. How will you continue to develop these values at Bentley?

OptionalDiversity and Identity250 words

Our students bring to campus a variety of experiences, cultures, and intersecting identities including race and ethnicity –aspects that are important to a rich educational experience and our success in college and beyond. You may use this section to discuss how race and ethnicity affected your life, be it through discrimination, inspiration or otherwise.

OptionalPersonal Reflection250 words

You wake up tomorrow morning and it's the first day of high school. What would you do differently over the next few years?

Data gathered August 2026.