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Colleges / Boston University

Boston University

Boston, MA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate14%
Acceptance Rate14%

BU FAQ

The deadline for Fall Freshman applications to Boston University is Jan 4 and the deadline for Fall transfer applications is Mar 15. There are -790 days left to apply.
In-state tuition for Boston University is $63,798. Each state defines how students qualify for in-state tuition. For undergraduates who are claimed as dependents on their parents' taxes, where their parents live usually determines eligibility for in-state tuition.
Boston University's current tuition and fees are $63,798 a year for in-state students and $63,798 for out-of-state students. Room and board at Boston University is another $18,110 for students who live on campus. The amount of the average financial aid package students receive is around $57,237
Boston University is a 4-Year college. Most students take 4 years to graduate. Four-year schools typically result in bachelor's degrees. Two-year schools typically result in associate degrees.
Boston University is located in Boston, MA.
Out-of-state tuition for Boston University is $63,798. Tuition for out-of-state students is higher at public universities, because the state government provides some funding for in-state students who attend. Private colleges usually have the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students.
Boston University is a Private school. Public colleges receive some government funding while private schools rely on tuition and endowment for funding. Private schools can have higher tuition, but may also offer more generous financial aid packages than public schools. Public and private schools may also vary in size, environment, and types of majors and instruction offered.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

36,714

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

14%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$65,168

Out-of-State

$65,168

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 4
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