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Bentley College
175 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452-4705
Official telephone: (781) 891-2000
Fax number: (781) 891-2569
Website: www.bentley.edu
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| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
2,520 men, 1,721 women, 4,241 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
2,383 men, 1,611 women, 3,994 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
137 men, 110 women, 247 total |
| Total graduate students: |
668 men, 588 women, 1,256 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
160 men, 150 women, 310 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
508 men, 438 women, 946 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
38% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 1.9% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 9.3% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 5.1% | Hispanic |
| 68.1% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 4.7% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 10.7% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 2.5% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 7.7% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 4.1% | Hispanic |
| 68.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 7.2% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 10.0% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
163 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Waltham, MA |
| Population of city/town: |
59,556 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Bahrain |
| Nearest major city: |
Boston, MA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
9 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
559,034 |
| Online campus map: |
www.bentley.edu/vmap/ |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (31%)
- single-student apartments (32%)
- special housing for disabled students
- other housing including suites (37%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
98% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
80% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
20% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
82% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, Smoking prohibited in buildings. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
yes |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
4661 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Collaborative study rooms. Archives. Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Accounting center, center for marketing technology, economics/finance/statistics learning center, center for languages and international collaboration, English for speakers of other languages tutorial center, math learning center, writing center, center for financial services/trading room, design and usability center, natural sciences labs. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, Alumni-student networking events |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
70% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
6 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
10% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
5 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
10% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Vanguard |
| Number of honor societies: |
3 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
98 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Hillel, Muslim Students Association, Organization of Hindu Minds (OHM), Bentley College Catholic Camps Ministry Connection |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Muslim Student Association, Capoeria Angola Club, National Association of Asian American Professionals, National Association of Black Accountants, Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, Black United Body, Bentley Irish Society, Portuguese Across Continents, International Buddy Network, Vietnamese Student Association, Hellenic Association, BASA- Bentley Asian Student Association, BUB- Black United Body, ASA- South Asian Student Association, ISA- International Student Association, BACS- Bentley Association Chinese Society, La Cultura Latina de Bentley, Bentley Russian Club, La Societa Italiana di Bentley |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Academic Integrity Council, Bentley Fashion Consultants, Bentley Roller Hockey, Golf Club, Poker Club, Motoring Association, Music Society, Real Estate Group, Step Squad, Strategic Gaming Association, Tae Kwon Do, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Entrepreneur Society, Beta Alpha Psi, Bentley Adamian Law Club, Bentley Consulting Association, Bentley Marketing Association, Bentley Mathematical Sciences Club, Economics-Finance Society, Institute of Management Accountants, International Buddy Network, Society for the Advancement of Management, Bentley Billiards Association, Alpha Psi Omega, Drama Club, Bentley College Jazz Band, Dance Club, Bentley College Cheerleaders, Martial Arts Club, Men's and Women's Rugby Clubs, Scuba Club, Ski and Snowboarding Club, Skydiving Club, Bentley College Communication Association, SGA Academic Affairs Board , Allocations and Internal Audit Committee, Association of Bentley Activities, SGA Communication Board, Residence Hall Association, SGA Senate, SGA Student Affairs Board, Student Government Association, SGA Diversity Affairs Board, Bentley College Literary Society, Ultimate Frisbee, Vale, WBTY, Bentley College Panhellenic Council, Greek Council, Interfraternity Council, Alpha Gamma Pi, Alpha Sigma Pi, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Pi Alpha, Sigma Gamma Delta, Best Buddies International, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Alpha Phi, Delta Phi Epsilon, Gamma Phi Beta, Phi Sigma Sigma, Bentley Democrats Association, Bentley Investment Group, Bentley Model United Nations, Campus Activities Board, Commuter Student Association, Delta Sigma Pi, Homecoming Committee, Women's Center, Bentley Republicans, PRIDE, Habitat for Humanity, Paintball Club, Racquetball Club, Colleges Against Cancer, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Water Polo Club, Wrestling, CRAZE Dance, Sailing Club, Class Cabinets |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Robert DeFelice,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Sandy Hoffman |
| School colors: |
blue and gold |
| School mascot: |
Falcons |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Atlantic Hockey Association (Division I, Men's Ice Hockey only);Northeast-10 Conference (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | no | Eastern Football Conference, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's ice hockey | yes | MAAC Hockey League, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's lacrosse | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's soccer | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's tennis | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's field hockey | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's lacrosse | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's tennis | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | no | Northeast-10, NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
13% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
59% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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artificial turf, baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields, center, outdoor track, tennis courts |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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co-ed soccer, co-ed softball, co-ed volleyball, flag football, floor hockey, men's basketball, women's basketball, soccer, Ultimate frisbee |
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| Club sports for men: |
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rugby |
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| Club sports for women: |
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rugby |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Boston, MA (15 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Manchester, NH (56 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Boston, MA (12 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Newton, MA (5 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
26% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
14% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Bentley College (MA);Boston College (MA);Boston University (MA);Suffolk University (MA) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
100% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Fidelity Investments, Bain Capital, LLC, EMC Corporation, New York Life Insurance Company, Staples Inc., Intel Corporation, TJX Corporation, Goldman Sachs, Smith Barney, Cambridge Associates, FactSet Research, Price Waterhouse Coopers, LLP, Raytheon Company, Liberty Mutual, KPMG, LLP, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Morgan Stanley, State Street Bank & Trust, Ernst & Young, LLP |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- William C. Freda, Vice Chairman/ Regional Manager, Deloitte & Touche Christine S. Manfredi, Partner and Director, Investments, Wellington Management Company
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