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Boston University

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Acceptance Rate 19 %
SAT Average 1,425
Tuition & Fees $58,072
Student Population 34,657
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $33,085

Academic Overview

Boston University Campus, Boston, MA
Boston University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more 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 2021 tuition & fees are $58,072 for undergraduate students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 34,657 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 19% and the graduation rate is 88% 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.

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2021 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2020-2021, tuition and fees of Boston University are $58,072. For graduate schools, its 2021 tuition and fees are $57,666 on average.
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Boston University 2021 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$58,072
Graduate$57,666
[Chart] 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2021 key academic statistics at BU. The acceptance rate of BU is 19% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27%. The average graduation rate is 88% and no students have transferred out from the school. The average received amount of financial aid is $33,085 and 48% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 34,657 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Boston University is 19 %.
Acceptance Rate
19%
Graduation Rate for Boston University is 88 %
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate for Boston University is 94 %
Retention Rate
94%
Student Population for Boston University is 34,657
Student Population
34,657
Student to Faculty Ratio for Boston University is 10 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $33,085 at Boston University.
Financial Aid Amount
$33,085

Offered Degrees

BU offers 433 major programs through online and on-site education where 33 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Less than one year certificate80
One but less than two years certificate270
Two but less than four years certificate90
Bachelor's Degree1094
Post Bachelor's Degree30
Master's Degree17024
Post Master's Degree171
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship874
Doctor's degree - professional practice30

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:11,732)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,330)

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✔

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