Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 year will be available on the Student Financial Services website.
Commitment Deposit (Nonrefundable)
New U.S. Students and International Students
| Undergraduate Residents | $1,000 |
| Undergraduate Commuter | $500 |
Room and Board
Although payable by semester, room charges are for the entire academic year. If a student agrees to the Housing and Meal Plan Contract and moves into housing, the student is obligated to pay for the entire academic year of housing, as long as the student is enrolled at Bentley University.
If a student believes they have an extenuating circumstance they may request permission to terminate the housing contract by completing and submitting the appropriate Contract Release Form available on the Housing Portal. Submitting this form does not automatically grant you a release from the Housing and Meal Plan Contract, as contract releases are not granted often. All students who submit the Contract Release Form prior to the release date outlined in the housing contract for the full academic year will not require the permission of the Director of the Residential Center or their designee to terminate their housing contract.
If a student submits a Contract Release Form after the release date outlined in the housing contract, the Director of the Residential Center or their designee will make a determination regarding the request after it is received. If the request is declined, then a student has the opportunity to appeal to a committee of university representatives who will make the final determination. The committee of university representatives will meet two (2) times per academic year to review appeals. A member of the Residential Center will inform the student of the committee’s decision via email to the student's Bentley University email account. If the request is approved, the housing assignment will be pro-rated and the student will pay a contract release fee. Questions regarding the process should be emailed to housing@bentley.edu.
Other Expenditures
On average, it is estimated that undergraduate students will spend $1,200 on books and supplies during the academic year (see the Cost and Billing page for more information). Books and supplies issued to military veterans under Public Law 894 and 815 are billed to the government.
Students who bring cars on campus are required to register them with University Police. Resident First-Years are not allowed to park their vehicles on campus without permission. Information about parking and permits can be found on the Parking and Driving page.
Bentley University Payment Plan and Payment Options
Bentley University has developed a payment plan which allows students to split up their balance owed on their student account over a maximum of four payments for a nominal fee of $35. More information can be found on the Payment Options page.
Tuition Refunds
All refund requests must be submitted online via Workday to the Office of Student Financial Services. Step-by-step guides for setting up refund elections and completing the online refund request form can be found at Workday Student Resources.
Withdrawal credits for tuition are made according to the following schedule:
| Withdrawal period | Amount to be credited |
|---|---|
| First week | 100 percent |
| Second week | 80 percent |
| Third week | 60 percent |
| Fourth week | 40 percent |
| Fifth week | 20 percent |
| No refund after end of fifth week. |
In the case of course withdrawal, scholarships initially credited toward tuition balances are subject to the same withdrawal credit percentage as the tuition charge. No cash refunds of scholarships are made.
Tuition refund disputes must be submitted in writing by completing a Tuition Refund Application.
Note: Bentley University has partnered with GradGuard to offer tuition insurance. The insurance provides 100% reimbursement for tuition, room, board, and most other fees. Learn more and review the plan coverage to determine if it meets your needs at GradGuard Tuition Insurance or call (877) 794-6603.
Student Financial Services Billing and Collection Policy
Student Financial Services is responsible for billing and collecting fees for tuition, housing, meal plans, health insurance, parking violation fines, and any other application charges.
Our goal is to work with students and parents to resolve outstanding balances. We understand that students and their families may experience financial difficulties and it is important for those types of issues to be communicated to our office at an early stage. Bentley University offers payment plans to assist with the budgeting of the cost of education. We urge students and/or parents to contact our office prior to the due date of the bill to discuss any financial concerns that they may have. The earlier the issue is discussed, the more tools we have to assist students in resolving the situation.
Bentley University recognizes that employers may pay some costs on behalf of students/employees. These agreements are made between the student and their employer and are not contractual agreements with the University. We do not bill companies/employers for student tuition. Students are expected to pay the balance due at the time of registration or by the due date for the semester.
- Bentley University does not accept foreign checks under $250.
- Bentley University does not accept foreign currency traveler’s checks.
- It is the student’s responsibility to update Bentley University of address changes.
Each semester, all students are required to agree to the “Terms and Conditions of Payment Obligation” form prior to the start of classes.
If the balance is not resolved by the due date, a financial hold will be placed on the account. This financial hold will prevent students from registering for classes, changing their course schedule, participating in senior week activities, the graduation ceremony and from obtaining diplomas. If applicable, the student may also be required to move out of housing.
Also, accounts with unresolved balances are subject to late payment fees of $100.00 each. If a balance remains unpaid the account will be assigned to the Bentley University Collection Department. If an acceptable payment arrangement cannot be reached, the account will be assigned to a collection agency. There are several consequences that accompany that action:
- The account will be reported in a default/collection agency status to the credit bureaus. This may prevent the student from obtaining credit in the future.
- The student will be assessed collection fees between 25% and 50% and possible legal fees in addition to the outstanding balance owed to Bentley University.
- Any future classes that the student plans on taking at Bentley University must be prepaid (in full) via certified funds.