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Boston University

Acceptance Rate 18.65 %
SAT Average 1,440
2023 Tuition & Fees $62,360
Student Population 36,104
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $42,751

Academic Overview

Boston University Campus, Boston, MA
Boston University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $62,360 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $61,924.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 36,104 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 18.65% and the graduation rate is 89% last year.
The salary after graduation from Boston University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $75,900. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, BU's tuition & fees is $62,360. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees is $61,924.
Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$62,360
Graduate$61,924
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at BU. The acceptance rate of BU is 18.65% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.39%. The average graduation rate is 89% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $42,751 and 50% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 36,104 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Boston University is 18.65 %.
Acceptance Rate
18.65%
Graduation Rate for Boston University is 89 %
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate for Boston University is 94 %
Retention Rate
94%
Student Population for Boston University is 36,104
Student Population
36,104
Student to Faculty Ratio for Boston University is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $42,751 at Boston University.
Financial Aid Amount
$42,751

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressOne Silber Way, Boston, MA 2215
Phone617-353-2000
WEBwww.bu.edu/
Admissionwww.bu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.bu.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Aidwww.bu.edu/finaid
Net Price Calculatorwww.bu.edu/finaid/aid-basics/cost-of-education/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.bu.edu/reg/general-information/veterans-services/
Disability Servicewww.bu.edu/disability/

Offered Degrees

BU offers 456 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1160
Master's1780
Doctorate (Research)900
Doctorate (Practical)30
Less Than 1 Year Certificate70
1-2 Years Certificate300
2-4 Years Certificate90
Post-Bachelor's Certificate30
Post-Master's Certificate200

Special Learning Opportunities

Boston University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:11,356)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,850)

Veterans Benefits

Boston University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges