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Boston University

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Boston University is a Private nonprofit institution located in Boston, MA. The school has... approximately 16716 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $105,822. The average age of students entering Boston University is 20. The most popular programs at the Boston University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (25%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (13%), Social Sciences (13%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (9%) and Engineering (8%).


Tuition & Fees
$52,082
Admissions Rate
25%
Average Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Average SAT Score
1401

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Boston University.

Tuition & Fees
$52,082
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$15,797
Total Expected Costs
$67,879

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$37,065
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $26,482
$30,001 - $48,000 $24,148
$48,001 - $75,000 $28,388
$75,001 - $110,000 $33,704
$110,000 + $47,331

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Boston University.

16,716 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 39%

Female Students: 61%

98% Full Time / 2% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 20

Low Income Students: 14%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Boston University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Boston University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Students Receiving Federal Loans
35%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$259

The graduation rate at the Boston University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
87%
Students who Return after their First Year
93%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Boston University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Architecture and Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education

Certificate/Diploma
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (25%)
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (13%)
  • Social Sciences (13%)
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences (9%)
  • Engineering (8%)