Bentley University is a private business-focused university in Waltham, Massachusetts, known for integrating business education with technology and the liberal arts. Its top-ranked accounting program, strong career services, and high job placement rates make it one of the most career-oriented universities in New England.
Mascot: Falcon
Notable Alumni
Jay Leno (Tonight Show host)•Lisa Lutoff-Perlo (CEO of Celebrity Cruises)•Marcelo Claure (tech entrepreneur)
At a Glance
Cost
Published sticker prices for 2025-2026. Actual cost after aid varies.
Top Programs & National Ranking
Approximate national ranking based on departmental rankings, research output, and program reputation.
Highlights
Campus Experience
Bentley is a business school that feels like a business school — conversations revolve around internships, resume building, and career fairs more than weekend plans. About 20% of students go Greek, but it doesn't drive social life. The Waltham campus is pleasant but quiet; Boston is a short ride away when you need more.
A compact hilltop campus in Waltham with manicured grounds and a blend of mid-century and newer buildings. Clean and professional-looking with nice views of the Boston skyline from elevated points.
Based on Niche reviews, Princeton Review surveys, student forums, and institutional data.
Safety
Low crime rates on a compact, well-patrolled suburban campus with residence hall safety programs and personal escort services. Most reported incidents involve minor property crimes.
Waltham is an affluent, low-crime suburb west of Boston with quiet residential neighborhoods surrounding the campus.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
Plan Your Visit
Schedule: Monday-Friday year-round; select Saturdays during academic year
Duration: ~2 hours (20-30 min info session + 90 min campus tour)
Tours include classrooms, dorms, athletic facilities, and student center. Academic year hours M-F 8:30am-4:30pm; summer hours M-Th 8am-5:30pm. Group visit options also available.
Book a TourVisitors can explore the hilltop campus grounds at their own pace. Bentley also offers a virtual campus tour online for remote exploration.
Tour ResourcesOctober through November or March through April when classes are in session and campus is active. Choose the later tour timeslot — students will be up and about by mid-morning. Avoid winter break (mid-December through January) and summer for the quietest campus.
All visitors must park in Lot 2 (GPS: 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02451). Free shuttle runs to Waverley Square (Belmont) and Harvard Square, connecting to Boston's T system. Campus is 10 miles west of Boston. From I-95/Route 128, take Exit 27A (Totten Pond Road). Logan Airport is ~30 min by car; rideshare $40-55.
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