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

Average Student Loan Amounts

Boston students borrow an average of $10,425 in loans including federal and private sources.

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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