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 02215
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 with 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 14.37% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.32%. The application fees are $80 for undergraduate programs and $95 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate14.37 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)31.32 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$80
Graduate Application Fees$95

Tuition & Fees

BU's 2024 tuition & fees is $65,168 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.50% compared to the last year's rate ($62,360).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $64,712. The graduate tuition increased by 4.50% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$65,168
Graduate Tuition & Fees$64,712
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 36,714 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 4,044 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 Enrollment4,044

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

BU offers 469 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 1 out of the 469 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
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs469 Programs
Number of online programs1 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)
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