Student Population Overview
Bentley University educates a diverse community of 5,165 students, with 4,131 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,034 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
5,165
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Bentley University has a predominantly full-time student body with 87% of students being full-time and 13% being part-time, totaling 5,165 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
87% Full-Time
13% Part-Time
4,496
Full-Time Students
669
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
80% Undergraduate
20% Graduate
4,131
Undergraduate
1,034
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Bentley University, the majority of students fall in the 18-19 age range with 1,924 students, but also includes 950 students in the Under 18 range, 1,166 students in the 20-21 range, 78 students in the 22-24 range, 13 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 568 students in the 25+ age group, with 4 in the 18-19 category, 137 in the 20-21 category, 325 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Bentley University has more men than women with 1,624 female students and 2,507 male students enrolled.
Men
2,507
49%
Women
1,624
31%
Geographic Origin
Bentley University has 41% (471 students) from in-state Massachusetts, 45% (512 students) from out-of-state, and 14% (158 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
1,141
New students this year
Campus Location
Waltham, Massachusetts
City: Small