Schools ACHA Division II and NCAA Division I Bentley University
ACHA Division II and NCAA Division I · 2025–26 Season

Bentley University Hockey

Waltham, MA ·Private Nonprofit ·4,474 undergrads
Program Overview

Bentley University fields 2 hockey programs in Waltham, MA — ACHA Division II and NCAA Division I. The combined 2025–26 roster across all programs totals 74 players. Each program operates independently with its own roster, coaching staff, and schedule.

What sets this roster apart is its international composition — 17 players from outside the United States, representing Canada, Sweden, Norway, HUN. That kind of international reach is unusual for programs at this level and speaks to active recruiting or strong word-of-mouth in those markets.

Prep school pipeline

3 players came through prep school programs before arriving here — a higher rate than most ACHA Division II programs. These are players who invested seriously in hockey development before college.

Transfer-friendly environment

4 players transferred from other college programs. Whether from D1 ACHA, D2, or elsewhere, this program has a track record of integrating players who started somewhere else.

School Profile

Bentley University at a Glance

Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent cohort.

45.1%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately selective
1,352
Average SAT Score
Combined reading + math
$79,548
Total Annual Cost
Tuition, room, board & fees
87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
Most recent cohort
$120,959
Median Earnings (10yr)
$86,679 at 6 years
$25,023
Median Graduate Debt
Among graduates who borrowed
$61,000
Tuition (Out-of-State)
16% of students receive Pell grants
4,474
Undergraduate Enrollment
Private Nonprofit institution
Earnings Rankings

Bentley University Rankings by Major

38 majors ranked in the top 25 by median earnings (4-year, by major). Explore full rankings →

#1
Non-Professional Legal Studies
Men's ACHA
#1
Non-Professional Legal Studies
Men's NCAA D1
#1
Non-Professional Legal Studies
Women's ACHA
#1
Business/Corporate Communications
Men's ACHA
#1
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Men's ACHA
#2
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Men's ACHA
#2
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Men's NCAA D1
#2
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Women's ACHA
#2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Men's NCAA D1
#2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Women's ACHA
#2
Business/Managerial Economics
Women's ACHA
#3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Men's ACHA
#3
Finance and Financial Management Services
Men's NCAA D1
#4
Accounting and Related Services
Men's NCAA D1
#4
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Men's NCAA D1
#4
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Women's ACHA
#5
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Women's ACHA
#6
Mathematics
Women's ACHA
#6
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Men's NCAA D1
#6
Finance and Financial Management Services
Women's ACHA
#7
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Women's ACHA
#7
Mathematics
Men's NCAA D1
#7
Accounting and Related Services
Women's ACHA
#7
Business/Managerial Economics
Men's ACHA
#7
Marketing
Men's NCAA D1
#10
Marketing
Women's ACHA
#12
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Men's NCAA D1
#12
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Men's ACHA
#14
Mathematics
Men's ACHA
#17
Accounting and Related Services
Men's ACHA
#18
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Men's ACHA
#18
Finance and Financial Management Services
Men's ACHA
#25
Marketing
Men's ACHA
Roster Geography

Where Do Bentley University Hockey Players Come From?

74 players · 26 states & regions · 2025–26 roster.

MA22 players
CT7 players
NY6 players
MN4 players
IL3 players
AB3 players
BC3 players
ON3 players
PA2 players
RI2 players
ME2 players
WI2 players
CAN12 players
NOR2 players
SWE1 player
HUN1 player
FIN1 player

Massachusetts leads the pipeline with 22 players (30%), but the international component is notable: 17 players from Canada, Sweden, Norway give this roster an unusually broad geographic reach.

Player Pedigree

Where Did These Players Play Before Bentley University?

Prior league breakdown — a proxy for the competitive level players brought with them.

ACHA Division II · 43 players
High school
8
19%
Youth hockey
17
40%
Junior hockey
8
19%
Prep school
3
7%
No prior data
7
16%
NCAA Division I · 31 players
Junior hockey
27
87%
College transfer
4
13%
Junior hockey

35 players came through competitive junior programs. Junior hockey experience — even at Tier III — represents meaningful development beyond what high school hockey alone provides.

College transfers

4 players transferred from other college programs. The presence of college transfers often indicates a welcoming environment for players looking to change programs without giving up playing.

Explore the full player pipeline
Prior leagues, feeder teams, and pipeline trends — filter and compare.
Home Ice

The Bentley Arena

Waltham, MA · 1 minute from campus

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For Recruits

Is Bentley University Hockey a Fit for You?

Bentley University fields 2 programs — ACHA Division II and NCAA Division I — with 74 players combined across all rosters. If you're evaluating fit, consider which level matches your experience: each program has its own roster, coaching staff, and recruiting pipeline. Reach out directly through the division-specific accounts listed above.