Bentley University English Requirements

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Massachusetts, United States

Bentley University is a private university in Waltham, Massachusetts, founded in 1917 as a school of accounting and finance. It is known for its business-focused education that integrates business with arts and sciences, and for strong career placement rates. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs through its McCallum Graduate School of Business.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Bentley University accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English, and TOEFL Essentials for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need Duolingo English Test 120 and IELTS Academic 7.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English Test	120	Lit 120 · Comp 125 · Conv 115 · Prod 100
TOEFL iBT	Unknown
IELTS Academic	7	min 6.5 each band
PTE Academic	Unknown
Cambridge English	No published minimum
TOEFL Essentials	10	R 10 · W 10 · S 9 · L 9.5

Sources: bentley.edu/undergraduate/apply/first-year-ap… ↗

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English Test	130
TOEFL iBT	100
IELTS Academic	7
PTE Academic	61
Cambridge English	Unknown

Sources: bentley.edu/graduate/apply/frequently-asked-q… ↗bentley.edu/graduate/apply/applicant-resources ↗

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bentley University accept the Duolingo English Test?+

Yes. Bentley University accepts the Duolingo English Test. Undergraduate applicants need a minimum of 120; graduate minimums are set by each program.

What IELTS Academic score do I need for Bentley University?+

Undergraduate admission to Bentley University requires IELTS Academic 7 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.

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Requirements are read from Bentley University's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.