School profile
Bentley University Lacrosse
Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts fields Division 2 men's lacrosse and Division 2 women's lacrosse in the Northeast-10 Conference. The school admits 45 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,280 to 1,430, and enrolls 4,474 undergraduates.
Location
Waltham, MA
Admit rate
45%
SAT range
1,280-1,430
Undergraduates
4,474
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 2 | Northeast-10 Conference |
| Women's | Division 2 | Northeast-10 Conference |
How Bentley University compares
With a 45 percent admit rate, Bentley University is more selective than 83 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,280 and 1,430 on the SAT, or 28 to 31 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 4,474 undergraduates, it is the 11th largest of the 42 lacrosse schools in Massachusetts with published data. Academically it sits in our highest tier, so a coach who wants you can be worth real leverage in admissions, and academic merit aid can stack on top of any athletic money. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 8 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering Bentley University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Adelphi University66% admit · SAT 1,120-1,340
- American International College100% admit · SAT 940-1,110
- Franklin Pierce University93% admit · SAT 1,057-1,282
- Pace University76% admit · SAT 1,180-1,340
- Saint Anselm College78% admit · SAT 1,110-1,278
- Saint Michael's College85% admit · SAT 1,120-1,280
- Southern Connecticut State University91% admit · SAT 910-1,090
- University of New Haven60% admit · SAT 1,060-1,265
Common questions
Does Bentley University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Bentley University fields Division 2 men's lacrosse and Division 2 women's lacrosse in Waltham, Massachusetts, competing in the Northeast-10 Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Bentley University?
Bentley University admits 45 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 83 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,280 to 1,430. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Bentley University?
Bentley University enrolls 4,474 undergraduates, the 11th largest among the 42 lacrosse schools in Massachusetts with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.