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57.9%Acceptance
$58,150Tuition
4,288Students
88%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$120,959Earnings
#8 in MassachusettsPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$58,150
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,150
Average Net Price
$38,787
Students Receiving Financial Aid
15.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$19,200
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,200
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$78,650
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,023
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
91.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
42.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
15.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $24,239
$30,001 – $48,000 $23,482
$48,001 – $75,000 $25,331
$75,001 – $110,000 $35,581
$110,001+ $49,750

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Cost Overview

Families at Bentley pay an average net price of $38,787 per year, bringing the four-year total to around $155,000. The actual cost varies dramatically by income, with families earning under $30,000 paying just $24,239 annually while those making over $110,000 pay $49,750. This business-focused university targets middle and upper-middle class families who see the investment as worthwhile for career outcomes.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $25,023, translating to monthly payments of $265. With median earnings of $120,959 ten years out, that debt becomes manageable quickly. The 91.38% loan repayment rate reflects Bentley's strong job placement in finance and business. Only 15.08% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the school primarily serves affluent families. Lower-income students who do get in receive the best financial deal, paying roughly one-third of what wealthy families pay.

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