Hey all, I've been looking into Bentley University, I heard it's got a great business program. However, is the location in Waltham, MA or Boston, MA? I'm a bit confused and also curious about the pros and cons of these locations. Anyone can help clarify this?
Sure, I'd be happy to clarify that for you! Bentley University is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, not in Boston. However, Waltham is close to Boston, approximately a 15 to 20-minute drive away.
In terms of the pros and cons of the location, Waltham offers a smaller, more suburban environment, which could provide for a quieter, more focused academic setting. Being situated in a smaller town can also foster a stronger campus community, as students may spend more time on campus and engage more with each other.
Boston, on the other hand, is a vibrant city teeming with cultural, social, and professional opportunities. It is known for its sizable student population, with numerous universities and colleges in the vicinity. So, while Bentley is not located directly in Boston, its proximity to the city essentially gives students the best of both worlds—a close-knit campus community in Waltham, and access to the vibrant city life and opportunities in Boston.
Just to note on Bentley's business program—it indeed has a strong reputation, particularly in areas like accounting, finance, and corporate management. If you choose Bentley, you're likely to see a strong focus on technology integration in business education, with its state-of-the-art trading room and a curriculum that emphasizes digital literacy.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.