Bentley University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Bentley University?

Bentley University is a private institution, so the reported 2025-26 full-time undergraduate tuition was the same for in-state and out-of-state students: $63,890. Reported required undergraduate fees for that year were $0. A typical room-and-board charge was $20,930, while the books-and-supplies estimate was $1,200. Together, those listed items total $83,130; that is not a complete individual cost-of-attendance budget because transportation, personal expenses and other circumstances can add costs.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $61,000.
• Typical room and board, 2024-25: $20,930.
• Estimated books and supplies, 2024-25: $1,200.

Published charges are not the same as net price after grants and scholarships. In the reported aid data, 90% of students received some form of financial aid, and the average grant amount awarded to undergraduates receiving grant aid was $33,694. For families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $18,587; individual awards and costs can differ considerably. The reported share of students with student loans was 43%, a reminder that "financial aid" may include funds that must be repaid.

Eligible students may receive federal or state grants, institutional need-based aid or scholarships, federal loans and military education benefits. Bentley applicants should check the current FAFSA and any institutional aid-application requirements and priority dates. A personalized aid offer and the university's current cost-of-attendance budget are more useful for planning than subtracting an average grant from the published tuition figure.

What are the work-study opportunities at Bentley University?

Bentley students can pursue part-time campus employment, including jobs supported by Federal Work-Study when they qualify. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid that generally permits an eligible student to earn wages through an approved job; it is not an automatic payment toward the tuition bill or a guarantee of a position. Other campus jobs may be available without a Work-Study award.

Students should review their aid offer for Work-Study eligibility and use Bentley's student employment resources to find openings and learn how to apply. Hours, pay and job duties depend on the position. A student seeking experience tied to a career goal can also use Bentley's career services for counseling, résumé and interview help, employer events, internship searches and alumni networking. An internship is not required of every student and should not be confused with either Work-Study or a regular campus job.