Boston University

Boston University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Boston, MA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R1 University comparison page.

The BU's 2024 tuition & fees is $65,168 for the academic year 2023-2024. 49% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $46,070.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 36,714 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).

BU ranked 30^th in National Universities and 7^th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Boston University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Boston University is $65,168. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $64,712.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $68,102 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $67,626.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$65,168
Graduate	$64,712

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$68,102
Graduate	$67,626

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Boston University is 14.37% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.32%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,440.

The average graduation rate is 88%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 36,714 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 BU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	14.37% Acceptance Rate / 31.32% Yield
Test Scores »	1,440 SAT / 33 ACT
Graduation Rate »	88%
Retention Rate	94%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »	36,714 (18,459 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$46,070

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

Boston University has a law school and medical school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

BU Offered Programs
Boston University Medical School
Boston University Law School
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Boston University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at BU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes