Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Bentley University, we project that on average students will pay $51,215, while the advertised price of attendance is $89,410. That’s a difference of $38,195.
| Year | Net in-state price at Bentley University | In-state sticker price at Bentley University |
|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $51,215 | $89,410 |
| 25-26 | $49,594 | $86,580 |
| 24-25 | $48,025 | $83,840 |
| 23-24 | $45,802 | $79,960 |
| 22-23 | $43,858 | $77,770 |
| 21-22 | $44,233 | $75,615 |
| 20-21 | $41,708 | $73,985 |
| 19-20 | $42,759 | $71,320 |
| 18-19 | $41,582 | $68,710 |
| 17-18 | $38,270 | $66,180 |
| 16-17 | $36,613 | $63,350 |
| 15-16 | $35,579 | $61,005 |
| 14-15 | $33,133 | $58,860 |
| 13-14 | $31,614 | $56,930 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Bentley University this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $55,003, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $20,784. That's a difference of $34,220.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Bentley University |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $23,701 |
| $30K-$48K | $20,784 |
| $48K-$75K | $29,256 |
| $75K-$110K | $37,630 |
| >$110K | $55,003 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Bentley University, over the last five years 88% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Bentley University.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Bentley University | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 30% | |
| Asian | 87% | 45% |
| Black | 81% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 67% | 28% |
| White | 90% | 49% |
| Multiple races | 81% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 88% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Bentley University has 5,534 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 59% of students are male.
And about 52% of students are white.