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Boston University

Tuition
65,168
Students
45,548
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

45,548

Graduation Rate

90%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate10.85%

Apply

80,495

Accepted

8,733

Attend

3,145

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$80

Graduate

$95

Test Scores

Sat Range

1400 - 1520

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

$65,168

Out-of-State

$65,168

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$7,789

State/Local Grants

$4,303

Institutional/Scholarships

$52,523

Graduate

In-State

$64,712

Out-of-State

$64,712

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$32,233

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$18,110

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)

266

Average Assistance

$14,357

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

42

Average Assistance

$4,081

Academics

Graduation Rate90%

Student Faculty Ratio10:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Social Work
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • Finance, General
  • Information Science/Studies

Student Body

Students Enrolled45,548

Undergraduate

22,942

Graduate

22,606

Full-Time

80%

Part-Time

20%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

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

Women's

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

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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