School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Boston University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
AddressOne Silber Way, Boston, MA 2215
Phone617-353-2000
WEBwww.bu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.bu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.bu.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Aidwww.bu.edu/finaid
Net Price Calculatorwww.bu.edu/finaid/aid-basics/cost-of-education/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.bu.edu/reg/general-information/veterans-services/
Disability Servicewww.bu.edu/disability/
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Boston University is 14.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.00%. The application fees are $80 for undergraduate programs and $95 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate14.00 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)31.00 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$80
Graduate Application Fees$95
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Tuition & Fees

BU's 2023 tuition & fees is $62,360 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.25% compared to the last year's rate ($59,816).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $61,924. The graduate tuition increased by 4.22% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$62,360
Graduate Tuition & Fees$61,924
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Student Population

A total of 36,714 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 4,032 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. BU has 18,459 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 18,255 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students36,714
Undergraduate Students18,459
Graduate Students18,255
Online Enrollment4,032
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

BU offers 456 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by BU
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs456 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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Remedial services✗
Academic/career counseling service✔
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Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✔
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔