Bentley University Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
39%
Female Students
16%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bentley University has a diverse student body with 29% students of color and 16% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
65.8%(2,396)
Hispanic
13.1%(476)
African American
4.8%(174)
Asian
11.2%(409)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.5%(129)
Unknown
1.4%(52)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment5,454
International Students16%

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
60.9%(2,631)
Women
39.1%(1,688)

Gender Statistics

Men2,631

48% of total enrollment

Women1,688

31% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bentley University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 91% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(52)
18-19
46.1%(2,004)
20-21
44.3%(1,925)
22-24
8.0%(348)
25+
0.5%(21)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.4%(4)
20-21
3.3%(30)
22-24
35.8%(329)
25+
60.5%(555)

Age Diversity Insights

91%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bentley University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 16% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 38% in-state residents, 46% out-of-state students, and 16% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
38.2%(428)
Out-of-State
45.6%(511)
International
16.2%(181)

Regional Representation

In-State428

38% of student body

Out-of-State511

46% of student body

International181

16% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

39%

Female Students

Global Reach

16%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age