Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Southeastern's yield is 27 pts higher than Bentley's
Yield rate - 2
Bentley admits 45% vs. 53% at Southeastern
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- BentleyVery selective
- SoutheasternSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- BentleyTest-optional
- SoutheasternTest-blind
How they read a record
Bentley
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA is considered.
Southeastern
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Bentley | Southeastern |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why