Boston University
Boston at a Glance
Private
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Large
Campus Setting
36,104
Students Enrolled
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
89%
Graduation Rate
Cost of Attending Boston
$65,168
Avg Tuition
$10,425
Average Loan
$32,767
High Net Cost
Tuition History
Net price ranges from $10,164 to $32,767 depending on aid.
Popular Academic Programs
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Public Health
- Psychology - General Studies
- Social Work
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Information Science/Studies
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Law (LLB, JD)
- International Relations and Affairs
Awards Conferred
Boston Financial Outcomes
Percent of New Students with Loans
23%
Students have loans
Other Academic Services
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Recognized Student Veteran organization
- Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
- Study Abroad Programs
- Weekend and Evening Classes
- Academic and Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services for Students
- Placement Services for Graduating Students
- Day Care Services
- Physical Library Facilities
- Library Collection - Printed Materials
- Digital Library Resources
- Trained Library Staff
Comparison with Peers
Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Boston University
$65,168
89.0%
23.0%
Universities with Research Programs
$24,227
69.6%
40.5%
Private
$30,829
56.6%
53.3%
Majority Undergraduate Programs
$31,646
58.5%
50.3%
Massachusetts
$29,047
61.6%
55.1%
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