For the academic year 2021-2022, the undergraduate tuition & fees at BU is $59,816. The 2022 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.00% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($58,876 - private (not-for-profit) Research University (very high research activity)).
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for academic year 2022-2023 is $62,360. It is a 4.3% increase compared to 2022's rate. This rate is officially announced by school and it may be subject to change. For update and details of fee schedule, check the
school's bursar/financial aid page.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,790. The Living costs increased by 1.08% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
BU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | Tuition & Fees | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2020-2021 | $58,072 | $18,590 |
2021-2022 | $59,816 | $18,790 |
2022-2023 | $62,360 | $18,992 |
Change % 2022-2023 | 4.25% | 1.08% |
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $59,418 for the academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition has been risen by 3.04% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($50,786 - private (not-for-profit) Research University (very high research activity)).
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $62,084 for the academic year 2022-2023. It is a 4.5% increase compared to 2022's rate. This rate is officially announced by school and it may be subject to change. For update and details of fee schedule, check the
school's bursar/financial aid page.
BU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | Tuition & Fees | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2020-2021 | $57,666 | $18,590 |
2021-2022 | $59,418 | $18,790 |
2022-2023 | $62,084 | $18,992 |
Change % 2022-2023 | 4.49% | 1.08% |
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who
take additional courses more than regular credit hours at BU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,870. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,830.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2021-2022)
| Year | Cost Per Credit Hour |
Undergraduate | 2020-2021 | $1,777 |
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2021-2022 | $1,870 |
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2022-2023 | $1,968 |
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Graduate | 2020-2021 | $1,777 |
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2021-2022 | $1,830 |
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2022-2023 | $1,885 |
The 2022 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2023 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
The next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation from the school. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $52,800 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $75,900 for Boston University graduates.
Mean Earning After Graduation By Time
| Total | Male | Female |
6 Years After Graduation | $52,800 | $59,300 | $48,800 |
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7 Years After Graduation | $54,700 | - | - |
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8 Years After Graduation | $63,400 | - | - |
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9 Years After Graduation | $63,600 | - | - |
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10 Years After Graduation | $75,900 | $86,600 | $68,800 |
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Boston University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.