Bentley University Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
39%
Female Students
14%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bentley University has a diverse student body with 29% students of color and 14% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
66.0%(2,322)
Hispanic
13.0%(458)
African American
4.7%(165)
Asian
11.1%(392)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.6%(125)
Unknown
1.4%(48)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment5,165
International Students14%

Cultural Engagement

Bentley University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bentley University has a gender distribution of 39% female students and 61% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
60.7%(2,507)
Women
39.3%(1,624)

Gender Statistics

Men2,507

49% of total enrollment

Women1,624

31% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bentley University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 75% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
23.0%(950)
18-19
46.6%(1,924)
20-21
28.2%(1,166)
22-24
1.9%(78)
25+
0.3%(13)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.4%(4)
20-21
13.2%(137)
22-24
31.4%(325)
25+
54.9%(568)

Age Diversity Insights

75%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bentley University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 14% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 41% in-state residents, 45% out-of-state students, and 14% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
41.3%(471)
Out-of-State
44.9%(512)
International
13.8%(158)

Regional Representation

In-State471

41% of student body

Out-of-State512

45% of student body

International158

14% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

39%

Female Students

Global Reach

14%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age