Freshman Application Process
Because we look at each applicant holistically when designing the class, it is extremely important that we have all necessary information to evaluate each candidate. Be sure that you and your college counselor are familiar with these requirements and please contact the Office of Admission with any additional questions.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Application Process | Application Deadline | Decision Notification | Enrollment Deposit |
| Early Decision | November 1 | December 18 | January 23 |
| Early Action | November 15 | Mid-January | May 1 |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | April 1 | May 1 |
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for domestic freshman applicants include:
APPLICATION FORM WITH $50 FEE
We accept the Common Application with a Bentley Common Application supplement, which can be either mailed in or submitted online. It is advised to complete and submit both documents at the same time. Students with financial hardship may submit the College Board Fee Waiver, to be completed by your high school counselor.
**Please note: If you are a home-schooled student, use the code 970000 for the secondary school block on the common application.
OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
Please submit an official transcript for all high schools attended, including your most recent grades available at the time of application. It is imperative that we receive grades from your first marking period of your senior year, as soon as they become available. In addition, mid-year grades should be forwarded once released.
COLLEGE ESSAY
You may respond to one of the several essay topics listed in the application.
RECOMMENDATIONS
We require two letters of recommendation, one from a counselor and one from a teacher, who can speak to your academic strengths and talents. Please mail letters to the following address:
Bentley University
Office of Undergraduate Admission
175 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452
STANDARDIZED TESTS
We require that you take the SAT or ACT with Writing test. Your results may be sent directly from the testing agency or indicated on your official high school transcript.
If English is not your primary language, you must also submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing Systems exam (IELTS).
If you are applying for financial assistance, you must submit the following documents by February 1:
- Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- CSS Profile
- Tax returns of both parents and yourself from the
previous year
Important Bentley Codes:
(Use the following codes as needed in your application materials)
| TOEFL | 3096 |
| ACT | 1783 |
| CEEB/CSS PROFILE | 3096 |
| FAFSA Title IV | 3096 |
