BU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 11.11%. Very selective, indicating a competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1480. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $68,102
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at BU:
- Total Enrollment: 37,737, including 5,423 online students
- 18,805 Undergraduate, 18,932 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.3% men, 57.7% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 89%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 95%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 544 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 287 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
BU Overview
Boston University (BU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Boston, MA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The BU's tuition & fees is $68,102 for the academic year 2024-2025. 50% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $54,501.
The school has a total enrollment of 37,737 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
BU's acceptance rate is 11.11% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 37.35%. The median SAT score is 1480 and the ACT score is 33.
BU ranked 30th in National Universities and 7th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Boston University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Boston University is $68,102. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $67,626.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $71,168 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $70,671.
| Undergraduate | $68,102 |
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| Graduate | $67,626 |
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| Undergraduate | $71,168 |
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| Graduate | $70,671 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus 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 |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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