Bentley University
- Private
Bentley University: international tuition 65,860 USD per year, one-year total cost 94,270 USD, acceptance rate 45.1%. Need-based aid is not open to international students.
Bentley explicitly states that international students are not eligible for need-based funding. Academic scholarships are considered for all applicants without a separate application, but the pages do not say explicitly whether international students can receive them.
Getting in. The school admits 45.1% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 630–700, Math 650–730, ACT 28–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 94,270 USD, before any scholarship. 7 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Bentley University?
International tuition is 65,860 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 94,270 USD.
Does Bentley University offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is not open to international students. Bentley explicitly states that international students are not eligible for need-based funding. Academic scholarships are considered for all applicants without a separate application, but the pages do not say explicitly whether international students can receive them.
What is the acceptance rate at Bentley University?
The acceptance rate is 45.1%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Morwadi Mase2026Vlog
- Morwadi Mase2025Vlog
- Emma Grace2024Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
The university combines tuition and some fees in one line; separately listed charges appear in addition.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearMerit is considered with the admission application and needs no separate form, but the page only says 'all applicants' and does not name international students, so Unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNone of the pages say whether admission decisions for international students take ability to pay into account, so this is Unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe CSS Profile is only mentioned for need-based aid, which international students cannot get; no page says which aid form applies to their merit consideration, so Unclear.
Scholarships at this school
BGX Bentley-Administered Scholarships (study abroad)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The general requirements for the Bentley-administered BGX scholarships include being a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, so international students are not eligible.
- First year only
Deadline: Aligned with BGX course deadlines
Bentley Academic Scholarships (First Year)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page only says 'all applicants for admission' are considered and does not name international students, so eligibility for a Vietnamese student is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Bentley University Grants (need-based)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The aid-application page limits need-based aid applicants to U.S. citizens or permanent residents but does not address international students directly, so it is inconclusive.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II, Regular Decision)
BentleyFirstIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
BentleyFirst requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, but this is one narrow criterion for a single program and the page does not explicitly say international students are excluded.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Complete admission and financial aid applications by the published deadlines
First Falcons Internship Abroad ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page requires First Falcons Internship Abroad applicants to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, which excludes international students.
- First year only
FirstGen Presidential Fellows ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only describes incoming first-generation students and does not mention international students; Bentley says they get no need-based funding, so eligibility seems unlikely but this page does not confirm it.
Julius E. Babbitt Scholarship (study abroad)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page only says full-time undergraduates are eligible and gives no citizenship rule. It is also for enrolled students going on study abroad.
Women's Leadership Award (CWB Women's Leadership Program)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page gives no citizenship or international-student condition for this award, so no conclusion can be drawn.
Women's Leadership Award (Center for Women and Business)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not state whether international students may be selected for this award.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Supplementary applicationOptional
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- SATACTOptional
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- EssaysRequired
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Spring 2027 application deadlineApplicationin17days
- Early Decision I application deadline (Fall 2027) (ED)Application+31 days
- Spring 2027 materials deadlineDocuments+36 days
- Early Decision I materials deadline (ED)Documents+48 days
- Early Decision II application deadline (ED2)Application+92 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+92 days
- Early Decision I enrollment deposit deadline (ED)Deposit+97 days
- Early Decision II application material deadline (ED2)Documents+103 days
- Regular Decision application material deadline (RD)Documents+119 days
- Early Decision II enrollment deposit deadline (ED2)Deposit+139 days
- Regular Decision enrollment deposit deadline (RD)Deposit+198 days
Credit for exams
Bentley may award credit for AP scores of 4 or 5 in most subjects, except AP Precalculus, AP Research, and AP Seminar.
Scores that count12345IB credit may be awarded for higher-level subjects scored at least 5; credit is not awarded for Business or Management courses or exams.
Scores that count1234567
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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