Boston University
One Silber Way, Boston, Massachusetts 02215
4-year, Private not-for-profit City: Large
Key Statistics
36,624
Total Students
18,656
Undergraduates
10 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In/Out-of-State
$68,102
+4.5% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Living Arrangements
On/Off Campus
Food & Housing: $19,020
Other Expenses:
$2,085
With Family
Food & Housing: $2,647
Other Expenses:
$3,935
0%
Total Annual Costs
In/Out of State (Same Cost)
$90,207
On Campus
+4.5% from last year
$90,207
Off Campus
+4.5% from last year
$73,037
With Family
+4.2% from last year
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
42% Female
58% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
97% 25 and Over
3% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
14% Out-of-State
61% International
25% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
1% Some Distance
1% No Distance
99% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
62% Part-Time
38% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
22% Some Distance
6% No Distance
72% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Asian
19% Black or African American
6% Hispanic/Latino
11% White
33% Two or more races
4% Race/ethnicity unknown
5% US Nonresident
22% Popular Programs
1
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
1,693
graduates
2
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
528
graduates
3
Social Work
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
325
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army, Navy, Navy Marine Corps option, Air Force)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Undergraduate research (co-curricula)
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Contact Information
Phone
(617) 353-2000
Address
One Silber Way, Boston, Massachusetts 02215
IPEDS ID
164988
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).