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#25 Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in AmericaBentley University
Waltham, MA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $37,930 a year
Median debt at graduation: $25,023 (all students)
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In America
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in America#2 of 292
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#25 of 950
- Best colleges for accounting in America#38 of 1,132
- Best colleges for marketing in America#29 of 834
- Best colleges for finance in America#31 of 744
- Best colleges for business in America#74 of 1,563
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- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#65 of 1,238
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#110 of 1,829
- Best colleges in America#125 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#104 of 1,418
- Best test-optional colleges in America#111 of 1,481
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#49 of 598
- Best colleges for English in America#106 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#109 of 1,247
- Best mid-size colleges in America#60 of 667
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#110 of 1,215
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#109 of 1,116
- Best colleges for economics in America#107 of 788
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#131 of 693
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#153 of 690
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#154 of 681
- Most selective colleges in America#155 of 683
- Best colleges in the Boston area#12 of 51
In Massachusetts
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Massachusetts#1 of 23
- Best colleges for marketing in Massachusetts#3 of 28
- Best colleges for accounting in Massachusetts#3 of 27
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Massachusetts#6 of 38
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Massachusetts#6 of 38
- Best colleges for finance in Massachusetts#4 of 23
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- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Massachusetts#8 of 46
- Best colleges for business in Massachusetts#9 of 50
- Best test-optional colleges in Massachusetts#14 of 59
- Best colleges in Massachusetts#16 of 67
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Massachusetts#16 of 67
- Best colleges for psychology in Massachusetts#13 of 51
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.87%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.93%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,352 · ACT 29.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$16,265
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $79,548 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 4,350 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 61% · Women 39% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 16% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 54% |
| Total students | 5,264 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $37,930 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $79,548 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $25,023 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 87% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 89% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 90% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 91% |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $120,959 |
| Admission rate | 45% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $75 |
| Early decision deadline College website, 2026-27 | November 15 |
| Second early decision deadline College website, 2026-27 | January 15 |
| Regular decision deadline College website, 2026-27 | January 15 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 16% |
| Average SAT | 1352 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 630–700 |
| SAT math | 650–730 |
| ACT composite | 28–31 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Solid (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Pre-law and legal studies | |
| Information technology | |
| Finance | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Management science | |
| Other business, management, marketing, and related support services | |
| Managerial economics | |
| Accounting | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Mathematics | |
| Business administration | |
| Marketing | |
| Business/Corporate Communications |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Arts management, Clinical and counseling psychology, Communication studies, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, Ethnic and gender studies, General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations, General studies, Global studies, High School/Secondary Certificate Programs, History, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies, International business, Kinesiology and exercise science, Management information systems, Natural resources and conservation, Philosophy, Political science, Public Policy Analysis, Public health, Romance languages, Sustainability Studies.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Social sciences | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Public administration and social service |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 0% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $20,140 |
| Sports | NCAA Division II · Northeast 10 Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 11%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 67%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $68,004IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 77% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)About 11 miles away · about 25 minutes by car |
| Town population | 64,902Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | BostonAbout 11 miles away · about 25 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 28°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Bedford Hanscom Field, MA, about 7 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 1.50 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Bentley University’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 8% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Bentley University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $37,930 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Bentley University?
- Bentley University admitted 45% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Bentley University’s graduates do?
- 87% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $120,959; the median federal debt at graduation is $25,023.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 164739
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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