Bentley University is a private university located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The university was founded in 1917 as a school of accounting and finance and has since expanded to offer undergraduate and graduate programs in business and the arts and sciences. Bentley University is known for its strong business programs and has been ranked as one of the top business schools in the United States by publications such as Bloomberg Businessweek and U.S. News & World Report. The university's campus is located on 163 acres and includes a mix of historic and modern buildings.