Waltham, Massachusetts, US
Bentley University: English test requirements
Bentley publishes preferred overall scores with required section minimums for undergraduate applicants, and a separate, higher set of graduate scores in its graduate admission FAQ. Undergraduates cannot use PTE, while graduate applicants can; English test results must be no more than two years old at undergraduate level.
Checked on 2 Nov 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
UG 7
PG 7.0
TOEFL iBT
UG 4.5 / 90
PG 100
PTE Academic
UG Not on the list
PG 61
Duolingo English Test
UG 120-130
PG 130
Undergraduate
The overall scores are described as preferred, while the section minimums are required. Tests must have been taken within the last two years; self-reported scores are not accepted and results are not super-scored. The requirement can be waived with SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing of 650+, ACT reading and English of 29+, four or more years of schooling in the U.S., or English courses in the IB, AP or A-Level curricula. Transfer applicants see the same table and may ask for a case-by-case waiver.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7recommended | 6.5 minimum in each section | Accepted |
| TOEFL Internet-based | 4.5 (new 1-6 scale, as of 21 Jan 2026) / 90 (0-120, before 21 Jan 2026)recommended | new scale: 4.5 minimum in each section; 0-120 scale: 20 minimum in each section | AcceptedOverall figures are preferred; section minimums are required. TOEFL code 3096. |
| PTE Academic | – | Not on the list | |
| Duolingo English Test | 120-130recommended | Literacy 120, Conversation 115, Comprehension 125, Production 100 | AcceptedThe preferred overall score is given as a range. |
| TOEFL Essentials | 10recommended | Reading 10, Writing 10, Listening 9.5, Speaking 9 | Accepted |
| Cambridge English C1 or C2 | C1recommended | Accepted | |
| Michigan English Test (MET) 4-skill | C1recommended | Accepted |
“We do not accept self-reported English Language Proficiency exam scores, nor do we super score results.”
Undergraduate admission: applying as a first-year student
Graduate
One set of graduate English test scores. The requirement may be waived for citizens of pre-approved English-speaking nations or holders of a degree taught entirely in English, with documentation. The applicant resources page says scores below the TOEFL minimum may lead to elimination from consideration, and suggests requesting an interview.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.0 | Accepted | |
| TOEFL iBT | 100 (0-120) | AcceptedThe graduate pages give only the 0-120 figure. | |
| PTE (listed as Peterson's PTE) | 61 | Accepted | |
| Duolingo English Test | 130 | Accepted |
“For international students, we require a minimum of 100 on the TOEFL.”
Graduate admission: applicant resources
Admissions tests
SAT / ACT · First-year applicants, through fall 2027
Optional
Bentley has temporarily suspended its standardized test requirement through fall 2027. Scores may still be submitted if you want them considered.
“We have temporarily suspended the standardized test score requirement through fall 2027.”
GMAT / GRE · MBA
Optional
Test scores have been optional since Fall 2024. Recommended scores for the MBA are GMAT 550+, GRE 154 per section or Executive Assessment 10+ per section. Some applicants without a test may need to show analytical proficiency or attend an interview.
“Submitting a test score is optional as of Fall 2024.”
Other tests the university lists
- TOEFL Essentials (undergraduate)
- Cambridge English C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency (undergraduate)
- Michigan English Test 4-skill (undergraduate)
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 650+ or ACT reading and English 29+ as a waiver (undergraduate)
The page says these are not accepted
- Self-reported English test scores (undergraduate)
- Super-scored English test results (undergraduate)
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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