Boston University
tuition & fees
$59,816
graduate tuition & fees
$59,418
acceptance rate
19%
Student Population
32,718
online students
2,849
Number of Programs
415
Financial Aid Amount
$38,797
SAT Scores
1,440
Graduation Rate
89%
School Overview
Boston University is a Private, 4 years college located in Boston, Massachusetts. BU ranked 33rd in National Universities, 70th in World Universities, and 7th in Massachusetts Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 32,718 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It is a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. BU's acceptance rate is 19.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Boston University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | One Silber Way, Boston, MA 2215 |
| Phone | 617-353-2000 |
| WEB | www.bu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.bu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.bu.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.bu.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.bu.edu/finaid/aid-basics/cost-of-education/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.bu.edu/reg/general-information/veterans-services/ |
| Disability Service | www.bu.edu/disability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Boston University is 19.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.00%. The application fees are $80 for undergraduate programs and $95 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 19.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 28.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $80 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $95 |
Tuition & Fees
BU's 2022 tuition & fees is $59,816 for undergraduate students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $59,418.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $59,816 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $59,418 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 32,718 students have enrolled for academic year 2020-2021. Among them, 2,849 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. BU has 16,872 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 15,846 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 32,718 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 16,872 |
| Graduate Students | 15,846 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,849 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 415 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 26 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 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) |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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