Boston University
tuition & fees
$68,102
graduate tuition & fees
$67,626
acceptance rate
11%
Student Population
37,737
online students
5,423
Number of Programs
544
Financial Aid Amount
$54,501
SAT Scores
1,480
Graduation Rate
89%
Boston University is a Private, 4 years college located in Boston, Massachusetts. BU ranked 27th in National Universities, 71st in World Universities, and 7th in Massachusetts Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 37,737 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It is a Research University with 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 11.11% last year (undergraduate school).
Boston University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Boston University is 11.11% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 37.35%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.11 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 37.35 % |
Tuition & Fees
BU's 2025 tuition & fees is $68,102 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.50% compared to the last year's rate ($65,168).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $67,626. The graduate tuition increased by 4.50% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $68,102 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $67,626 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 37,737 students have enrolled at BU (2024-2025). Among them, 5,423 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. BU has 18,805 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 18,932 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 37,737 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 18,805 |
| Graduate Students | 18,932 |
| Online Enrollment | 5,423 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
BU offers 544 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 1 out of the 544 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by BU
| Number of programs | 544 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 1 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates 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) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |