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For Educators: Military Resources

Boston University

Tuition
68,102
Students
45,380
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

45,380

Graduation Rate

89%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate11.11%

Apply

78,769

Accepted

8,749

Attend

3,268

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$80

Graduate

$95

Test Scores

SAT Range

1420 - 1530

ACT Range

32 - 34

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$68,102

Out-of-State

$68,102

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$8,268

State/Local Grants

$4,111

Institutional/Scholarships

$58,490

Graduate

In-State

$67,626

Out-of-State

$67,626

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$29,121

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$19,020

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Personal Expenses

$2,085

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

ROTC Programs Available

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn more about ROTC

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

273

Average Assistance

$14,317

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

34

Average Assistance

$3,321

Academics

Graduation Rate89%

Student Faculty Ratio10:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Computer Science
  • Psychology, General
  • Economics, General
  • Radio and Television

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Social Work
  • Computer Science
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • Business Analytics

Student Body

Students Enrolled45,380

Undergraduate

22,856

Graduate

22,524

Full-Time

78%

Part-Time

22%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Ice Hockey

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Rowing
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.