Bentley University Graduate Schools

Bentley University (referred to as Bentley) is a Private, 4 years school located in Waltham, MA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Bentley University is $43,440 in average. The school has 1,162 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 5,158 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Bentley University (referred to as Bentley) is a Private, 4 years school located in Waltham, MA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1966 - Current).
Bentley Directory Information
School NameBentley University (Bentley)
Address175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452-4705
Phone781-891-2000
Webhttps://www.bentley.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.bentley.edu/undergraduate
Financial Infohttps://www.bentley.edu/offices/financial-assistance
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Bentley University is $43,440 in average. The school has 1,162 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 5,158 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 63 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research). Among them, 3 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$43,440
Student Population1,162
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs63 graduate programs
(3 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Bentley University is $43,440 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $1,810.
Bentley University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Bentley University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)3 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Bentley University is $43,440. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.94% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$36,960$540
2019-2020$38,400$780
2020-2021$40,992-
2021-2022$42,200-
2022-2023$43,440-
The graduate school tuition & fees of Bentley is expensive compared to private graduate schools in Massachusetts. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Massachusetts graduate tuition is $19,750 (public) / $30,229 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Bentley University$43,440
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Massachusetts Graduate Schools$24,599$28,093
Public$14,146$19,750
Private$30,229
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $19,930 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Bentley University. On-campus living costs are increased by 2.84% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $19,930. Off-campus living costs are increased by 2.84% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$16,320$1,220$16,320$1,220
2019-2020$16,960$1,230$16,960$1,230
2020-2021$17,620$1,250$17,620$1,250
2021-2022$18,130$1,250$18,130$1,250
2022-2023$18,660$1,270$18,660$1,270
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,810 at Bentley University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.96% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$1,540
2019-2020$1,600
2020-2021$1,708
2021-2022$1,758
2022-2023$1,810

Graduate Programs at Bentley

Bentley University offers 33 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 528 students have completed their study at Bentley University.
Offered Degrees at Bentley University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree121499
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship201
Post Bachelor's Degree410
Post Master's Degree15128
Total333528
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Bentley University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation program with 11 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 146 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) program with 4 completers.
Bentley University offers 33 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 528 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 499 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 28 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 19 completers-
Information Technology19-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 42 completers-
Financial Mathematics42-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 46 completers-
Human Computer Interaction46$107,900
Business [+] 392 completers-
Business Administration and Management146$88,100
Research and Development Management0-
Accounting40$63,200
Business/Managerial Economics0-
Finance65$76,000
Financial Planning and Services3-
Business Statistics89-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)23-
Taxation26$72,600
Total499
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business [+] 1 completers-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)1-
Accounting0-
Total1
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business [+] 0 completers-
Accounting0$60,900
Financial Planning and Services0-
Marketing/Marketing Management0-
Taxation0-
Total0
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0 completers-
Financial Mathematics0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Data Analytics, General0-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0 completers-
Applied and Professional Ethics0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 11 completers-
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation11-
Business [+] 17 completers-
Business Administration and Management1-
Project Management3-
Organizational Leadership2-
Accounting0-
Auditing1-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0-
Financial Planning and Services0-
Investments and Securities0-
Business Statistics8-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)1-
Taxation1-
Total28

Graduate Student Population at Bentley

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,162 students enrolled into Bentley University graduate schools where it has total 5,158 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 506 full-time and 656 part-time graduate students. By gender, 553 male and 609 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,162553609
Full-time506260246
Part-tme656293363
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 563 White (48.45%), 61 Black/African American (5.25%), 60 Hispanic (5.16%), 130 Asian (11.19%), and 348 students with other races. 283 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,162553609
American Indian/Native American211
Asian1305278
Black/African American612833
Hispanic602436
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White563299264
Two More19712
Un-Known442123
Non-resident Alien283121162
Bentley University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 152 graduate students (13.08% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 887 graduate students (76.33% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total1,162
Enrolled Online Exclusively152
Enrolled Some Online Courses887
Not in Online Courses123
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Bentley University. 434 students are aged 20 to 24 (37.35% of total students), 30 students are aged above 50 (2.58%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Bentley University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,162553609
Age 20-21281612
Age 22-24406204202
Age 25-29337154183
Age 30-3419089101
Age 35-39924151
Age 40-49793841
Age 50-64301119

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