Campus Overview

Bentley University is a mid-sized private business-focused university located in the suburban landscape west of Boston, known for its strong emphasis on business education and professional development. With approximately 5,500 undergraduate students, Bentley offers an intimate academic environment with robust career-oriented programming.


Location & Setting Suburban setting in Waltham, Massachusetts, located just 10 miles west of Boston. The campus provides a compact, accessible environment with easy access to metropolitan amenities while maintaining a distinct collegiate atmosphere. Boston's professional and cultural resources are readily available via public transportation.

Campus Life Highly engaged campus culture with strong focus on professional networking and career preparation. On-campus housing accommodates approximately 70% of students, creating a tight-knit residential community. Moderate Greek life presence, with multiple fraternities and sororities. Weekend activities typically blend professional development events with social gatherings, reflecting the university's career-minded ethos.

Student Body Predominantly business-oriented student population with strong academic motivation. Attracts students nationally and internationally, with a significant population from the Northeast United States. Students tend to be career-focused, analytically minded, and interested in internship and professional development opportunities.

Academics Renowned for undergraduate business education with distinctive strengths in accounting, finance, and management information systems. Academically rigorous curriculum emphasizing practical skills and professional preparation. Offers unique dual-degree programs combining business with liberal arts and technology disciplines.

Athletics & Sports NCAA Division II athletics with competitive programs in soccer, basketball, and other team sports. Falcon athletic teams represent strong school spirit, though the university is more academically than athletically focused. Robust intramural and club sports programs provide additional athletic engagement opportunities.

Lifestyle & Weather Experiences typical New England four-season climate with cold winters and mild summers. Campus is relatively walkable, though having a car can be beneficial for off-campus activities. Proximity to Boston provides extensive recreational and cultural opportunities, with hiking, skiing, and coastal activities accessible within the region.

Field Hockey (2025)

Level
D2 Ranked
RPI Rank
#3
2025 Record
In-Region: 13-8
Division II: 13-8
Conference
Northeast 10 Conference
Coach
Jessica Spencer

School

Type
Private
Classification
Master's: Larger Programs
Common Majors:
Business (92%)
Finance and Financial Management Services (25%)
Accounting and Related Services (22%)
Marketing (15%)
• Business Administration, Management and Operations (15%)
• Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (12%)
• Business/Managerial Economics (4%)
• Business/Corporate Communications (4%)
• Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (3%)
• General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations (1%)
Computer Science (5%)
Interdisciplinary (2%)
Social Sciences (1%)
Health Professions (0%)

Student Body

Total
5,202
Undergrad
82%
Demographics
39% women
Student:Faculty
12:1

Programs of Interest

Environmental Science
Psychology
Biology
Sports Med / Kinesiology (0.4%)
French (0.1%)

Academics

Admission Rate
48%
SAT Median
1,330
SAT Range
1,250-1,410
ACT Median
30
Retention
93%
Graduation
88%

Costs

In-State
$58,150
Out-of-State
$58,150
Room & Board
$19,200
Avg Net Price
$38,787
Net price = average after financial aid

Weather

Winter
Moderate
HighLow
January37°18°
April60°37°
July85°62°
October64°41°
Oct/Apr = field hockey season

Location

Setting
City (City: Small)
Nearest City
Boston, MA
Distance
9 miles

Coaching Staff

Name Position Contact Bio
Jessica Spencer Head Field Hockey Coach jspencer@bentley.edu View Bio
Jackie Guillemette Assistant Field Hockey Coach jguillemette@bentley.edu View Bio
Neilee Hess Assistant Field Hockey Coach View Bio

Roster Breakdown

26 players

Geographic Recruiting

In-State: 46% (12 players)
US Out-of-State: 50% (13 players)
Massachusetts: 46% (12 players)
New Hampshire: 8% (2 players)

Position Breakdown

Forward: 3 (11.5%)
Midfielder: 15 (57.7%)
Midfielder/Defender: 1 (3.8%)
Defender: 5 (19.2%)
Goalkeeper: 2 (7.7%)

Full Roster (26 players)

# Name Position Year Height Hometown High School
1 Sophie Manchester F/MF - 5-4 Windham, N.H. Windham
2 Mia Gallinelli MF/F - 5-3 Windham, N.H. Windham
3 Sheila Mullins D/MF - 5-4 Garden City, N.Y. Garden City
4 Emily Stagnone MF/F - 5-4 Chelmsford, Mass. Chelmsford
5 Makenzie Dutch D/MF - 5-7 Mullica Hill, N.J. Clearview Regional
7 Emily Spadorcia F - 5-5 Norwood, Mass. Norwood
9 Amelia Felicetti MF - 5-8 Worcester, Mass. Doherty
10 Alli Hovsepian D - 5-9 Waltham, Mass. Waltham
11 McKenzie Carey F - 5-9 Boxford, Mass. Masconomet Reg.
12 Tess Denault M - 5-5 East Longmeadow, Mass. East Longmeadow
13 Elizabeth van Meeteren M/D - 5-6 East Greenwich, R.I. North Kingstown
14 Lindsey Jacobs MF - 5-3 Walpole, Mass, Walpole
15 Abby Lowe D - 5-4 Salem, Mass. St. Mary's
16 Gracie Moore MF - 5-2 Pittsfield, Maine Maine Central Institute
17 Nina Husak D/MF - 5-0 Boxford, Mass. Pingree
18 Nicole Hartz MF/D - 5-7 Wall, N.J. Wall
19 Eveline Ronzoni F/MF - 5-5 Cohasset, Mass. Cohasset
20 Layla Conway F/MF - 5-0 Skowhegan, Maine Skowhegan
22 Isabella Tuccio MF - 5-5 Ridgefield, Conn. Ridgefield
23 Madeline Krepelka F - 5-9 Arlington, Mass. Noble and Greenough
24 Avery Frommer D - 5-6 Lancaster, Mass. Nashoba Regional
27 Kiara Russell D - 5-6 Boca Raton, Fla. Thousand Oaks
28 Lilly Cook F/MF - 5-7 Marion, Mass. B.M.C. Durfee
30 Elena Foresta D - 5-8 Wilmington, Del. St. Mark's
96 Olivia Heryla GK - 5-10 Easton, Pa. Easton
99 Annie Lorenz GK - 5-7 Powell, Ohio Olentangy Liberty