Bentley University

What does Bentley University offer in terms of athletics?

Bentley's Falcons compete in NCAA athletics. Most varsity teams compete in Division II and the Northeast-10 Conference; men's ice hockey competes in Division I. Varsity offerings include sports such as basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse and swimming and diving. The division and conference of a particular team should be checked individually rather than inferred from the university's other sports.

Varsity participation involves team selection and competition commitments. Students looking for a less formal option can explore club sports, intramural activities and recreation or fitness facilities. Those opportunities serve different purposes and may have different schedules, costs or eligibility rules. Athletic participation should not be taken as an assurance of a scholarship.

What student groups and Associations are available at Bentley University?

Bentley University has student-run groups covering professional interests, recreation, campus programming and shared identities. Representative groups include the Bentley Real Estate Group, Bentley Entrepreneurship Society, BEAR Outdoors Club, Bentley Student Gaming and the Campus Activities Board.

Students can also look for student government, service activities, cultural organizations and performing arts. A recognized club offers a more structured way to organize events, recruit members or pursue funding than an informal gathering. Because leadership and active organizations change from year to year, the current student-organization directory is the best place to check meeting times and recognition status.

Who studies at Bentley University?

Bentley University enrolled about 5,333 students in the reported 2024-25 institutional data. Its student body includes undergraduates and graduate students, although the first-year admissions and graduation figures elsewhere in this article refer to specific undergraduate groups.

The reported enrollment included students from Massachusetts, other U.S. states and countries outside the United States. About 39% were Massachusetts residents, while 44% came from other states and 15% from foreign countries. Most students were traditional college age: roughly three-quarters of the reported enrollment was ages 18 through 21. Adult learners also attended, but those age figures suggest that a prospective older student should look closely at the format and scheduling of the specific program they want.

The reported incoming first-time degree-seeking undergraduate group numbered 1,056; 96 transfer-in degree-seeking undergraduates were also reported. These are entry-group counts, not the total undergraduate population. Demographic categories and reporting periods differ across data collections, so counts from separate sources should not be added to create a supposed current class profile.

How does student life look like at Bentley University?

Everyday life at Bentley combines a largely residential campus with a substantial commuter population. About 72% of students were reported to live on campus and 28% to commute. That mix can affect how students use evening programs, campus gathering spaces and transportation.

Orientation, student activities, recreation and health and counseling services provide ways to settle in and seek support outside class. Student media, including a campus newspaper and radio station, and performing arts groups offer additional ways to participate. Bentley's reported student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1, but that institution-wide measure does not predict the size of an individual lecture or seminar.

What libraries are available to students at Bentley University?

The Bentley Library is the university's main campus library. Students can use it for collections, study space and research support, as well as access to digital academic materials relevant to business and other disciplines.

Reservable study rooms are reported as available. Students working on research projects should check the library's current guidance for database access, help finding sources and obtaining materials beyond its own holdings. Library hours vary by term and time of year; students should not assume that study areas are open around the clock.