Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Boston, MA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.

The 2022 tuition & fees of Boston University is $59,816. 49% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $38,797.

The school has a total enrollment of 32,718 and the student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $75,900. The salary range after graduation from BU varies by field of study and the average salary range $22,700 to $80,000.

NEWS and UPDATE

[2022-05-08] BU Announces Its Largest Tuition Increase In 14 Years

Boston University announced its largest tuition increase in 14 years, saying the spike is due to record-high inflation. B.U. President Robert A. Brown released a letter to staff Friday saying that tuition will rise 4.25%, to $61,050, next year, CBS Boston reported.... source: BONSTON.com

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Directory Information

Address	One Silber Way, Boston, MA 2215
Phone	617-353-2000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Research University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Boston University are $59,816. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $59,418.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $62,360 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $62,084.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $75,900. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer Engineering program shows the highest salary with $80,000 after graduating.

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Undergraduate	$59,816
Graduate	$59,418

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)

Undergraduate	$62,360
Graduate	$62,084

The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the school directly. See the school's bursar/financial aid page for more information.

2022 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Boston University is 20% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,405.

The average graduation rate is 89%. Total 32,718 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.

2022 Key Academics Statistics at BU
Admission Stats »	20% Acceptance Rate / 27% Yield
Test Scores »	1,405 SAT / 32 ACT
Graduation Rate »	89%
Retention Rate	92%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »	32,718 (16,872 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$38,797
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$75,900
Average Salary by Field of Study	$22,700 - $80,000

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student 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. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at BU
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

BU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at BU
Remedial services	No
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Boston University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 11,732. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,330.