Boston University
Boston, MAOne Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215
617-353-2000
Boston University is a leading private research university with an enrollment of over 33,000 students. The University is comprised of 17 schools and colleges, offering more than 250 programs of study. BU is an internationally recognized institution, with students and faculty coming from all over the world. The University is located in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the most vibrant and historic cities in the United States.
Founded in 1839, Boston University is a non-profit, private research university. The University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. BU is ranked 42nd in the 2019 edition of Best Colleges in National Universities. The University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Undergraduate programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Communication, the School of Hospitality Administration, the School of Management, the Metropolitan College, and the School of Social Work. Graduate programs are offered through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Law, the School of Medicine, the School of Public Health, the School of Theology, and the School of Dental Medicine.
The University has a strong commitment to research, with over $400 million in research expenditures annually. Boston University is a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of the nation’s leading research universities.
The University is located on a 135-acre campus in Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood. The campus is adjacent to the Charles River and features a variety of buildings, including historic landmarks and state-of-the-art facilities.
Boston University is a diverse and vibrant community of scholars and learners. The University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the community.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 32718
Acceptance Rate: 20.09%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.bu.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.bu.edu/finaid
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $77662
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $77662
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Boston University is $272104.64. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Boston University. For graduates of Boston University, we saw an average early-career income of $66400.00 and mid-career income of $128700.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.