Bentley University is a private business-focused university in Waltham, Massachusetts, founded in 1917. It blends business, technology, and liberal arts on a 163-acre suburban campus near Boston. Highlights include top-ranked career services (#1 Princeton Review), 98% job placement, innovative AI/business majors, NCAA Division II athletics, and six innovation centers.

State

Massachusetts

Student Population

4,200

Acceptance Rate

46%

GPA Range

3.7-4.0

SAT Range

1290-1400

Common Majors

Finance, accounting, marketing, management, computer info systems

"Bentley's driven culture mixes business pros and tech whizzes on a polished campus with labs and fitness centers. Off-campus, Boston's internships and nightlife excite; students love career prep, small classes, Falcon games, clubs, and networking that launches real-world success."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$60,420

Conference

Northeast-10 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75.7

Avg Women's Scores

77.6

Men's Team Notes

Bentley men’s golf competes in the Northeast‑10 at the NCAA Division II level, posting team totals in the mid‑220s over 54 holes and consistently placing inside the top half of regional fields. The team blends solid mid‑70s scoring with several players who regularly post card‑30 finishes and contribute to multiple top‑5 results.

Women's Team Notes

Bentley women’s golf plays at a strong DII standard, posting team averages in the mid‑70s to high‑70s per round and frequently finishing in the upper tier of invitational events. The Falcons show depth with several players carding in the 70s, helping the team post competitive 54‑hole totals and earn multiple top‑half finishes.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Iain Highfield

Women's Coach

David Scholnick

Men's Email

ihighfield@bentley.edu

Women's Email

dscholnick@bentley.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Iain Highfield was named Bentley men's golf head coach in August 2024, bringing expertise as Director of KOHR Golf in Natick. Highfield focuses on high-performance environments and personal development through golf, building on Bentley's 12 NCAA East/Atlantic Regional appearances since 2010 and three NE10 titles. His teams compete at venues like Beaver Meadow GC and Candia Woods for postseason contention.

Women's Coach Bio

David Scholnick became Bentley's first women's golf head coach in March 2024, a Salem State alum and Cranberry Valley club champion. Scholnick develops the new varsity program (debut 2024) within NE10, emphasizing academic excellence amid Bentley's top DII success rates. A Marblehead resident with deep Massachusetts golf ties, he recruits for competitive scheduling and NE10 Championship access.