Boston University

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Boston University is a private nonprofit institution located in Boston, MA. The school has... approximately 16359 undergraduate students. The school offers students 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 (18%), Social Sciences (15%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (14%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%) and Engineering (9%).


Tuition & Fees
$58,072.00
Admissions Rate
20%
Average Debt at Graduation
$25,000.00
Average SAT Score
1419

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

Tuition & Fees
$58,072.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$16,839.00
Total Expected Costs
$74,911.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$30,395.00
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 $12,982.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $11,782.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $18,458.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $29,925.00
$110,000 + $50,125.00

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

16,359 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 41%

Female Students: 59%

97% Full Time / 3% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 20

Low Income Students: 16%


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
$25,000.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
29%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$259.46

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

Graduation Rate
89%
Students who Return after their First Year
92%

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

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

Certificate/Diploma
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (18%)
  • Social Sciences (15%)
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (14%)
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%)
  • Engineering (9%)