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Bentley University

Waltham, MA bentley.edu 4,288 students

Bentley University's campus is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, a suburban setting just outside of Boston. The campus brings together academic buildings and residential life, with a separate North Campus housing additional residential space. Known for its business focus, the university fosters a career-oriented atmosphere. Students benefit from the school's proximity to Boston, providing access to internships and professional opportunities.

Programs
16
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$70,044
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$58,150
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Bentley University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 15% of students receive Pell Grants; 43% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $31,676, roughly 46% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $24,239 $96,956
$30K – $48K $23,482 $93,928
$48K – $75K $25,331 $101,324
$75K – $110K $35,581 $142,324
$110K+ $49,750 $199,000
Sticker price (no aid) $58,150 $232,600
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Bentley University

16 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Management Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools →
76
$81,103/yr Very High 3.5x
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →
75
$72,309/yr Very High 3.8x
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →
75
$72,227/yr Very High 4.0x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
72
$72,823/yr Very High 3.3x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
68
$67,903/yr High 3.1x
IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools →
60
$75,443/yr Very High 2.2x
Business Economics
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools →
60
$68,627/yr Very High 3.1x
Marketing Compare across schools →
60
$60,447/yr Very High 3.0x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
52
$74,737/yr Very High 2.2x
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →
52
$72,333/yr Low 3.4x
Corporate Communications
Business/Corporate Communications Compare across schools →
51
$57,141/yr Very High 2.7x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
47
$62,218/yr High 1.7x
Legal Studies
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Compare across schools →
43
$72,883/yr Moderate 2.1x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →
42
$68,600/yr High 1.9x
Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools →
42
$66,917/yr Very High 1.9x
International Studies
International/Global Studies Compare across schools →
41
$75,006/yr Moderate 2.2x

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