Boston University
Boston University is a private college in Boston, MA. Its average net price is $36,503 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $16,336 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $39,763 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $52,880 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $70,352 |
| $110,001 and up | $83,101 |
$71,372Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$71,372Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$36,503Average Net Price
$19,970Room and Board 2025-26, On-Campus
$1,000Books and Supplies
$2,085Other Expenses
21.4%Students on Pell Grants
29.8%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
11.1%Acceptance Rate
690 to 750SAT Reading, Middle Half
730 to 780SAT Math, Middle Half
32 to 34ACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $71,021 |
| 8 years after entry | $81,259 |
| 10 years after entry | $89,087 |
89.5%Graduation Rate
94.7%Retention Rate
$17,500Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Boston, MALocation
Large citySetting
18,248Undergraduate Enrollment
PrivateControl
Programs and What They Pay
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