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Acceptance Rate History
Bentley University
MA · Current rate: 48%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48.44% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 57.88% | 9,662 | 5,592 |
| 2021 | 60.94% | 9,311 | 5,674 |
| 2020 | 57.82% | 8,298 | 4,798 |
| 2019 | 46.72% | 9,017 | 4,213 |
| 2018 | 43.21% | 9,252 | 3,998 |
| 2017 | 44.15% | 8,867 | 3,915 |
| 2016 | 46.32% | 8,281 | 3,836 |
| 2015 | 42.32% | 8,346 | 3,532 |
| 2014 | 46.11% | 7,477 | 3,448 |
| 2013 | 43.79% | 7,493 | 3,281 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Bentley University's acceptance rate has increased from 43.8% in 2013 to 48.4% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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