BU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,816

Cost of attendance at Boston University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,816

Cost of attendance at Boston University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Boston University was $25,852. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at BU

BU net price calculator

$25,852

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average	$17,351
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of BU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$25,852	$3,302 (11%)	$11,832	$8,835	$15,046	$23,922	$46,244
2021	$29,154	$325 (1%)	$12,982	$11,782	$18,458	$29,925	$50,125
2020	$29,479	$325 (1%)	$12,903	$13,256	$20,231	$31,075	$48,048
2019	$29,154	$4,574 (14%)	$15,661	$13,211	$20,801	$32,265	$47,586
2018	$33,728	$2,189 (7%)	$26,482	$24,148	$28,388	$33,704	$47,331
2017	$31,539	$1,193 (4%)	$21,773	$22,618	$26,232	$30,023	$46,991
2016	$32,732	$193	$21,015	$22,538	$26,724	$31,544	$46,978
2015	$32,539	$741 (2%)	$22,695	$21,952	$26,827	$32,940	$45,821
2014	$31,798	--	$23,783	$23,262	$27,248	$32,141	$44,602

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Boston University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$79,606	$1,944 (3%)	$59,816	$18,790	$1,000
2021	$77,662	$2,660 (4%)	$58,072	$18,590	$1,000
2020	$75,002	$2,384 (3%)	$55,892	$18,110	$1,000
2019	$72,618	$2,316 (3%)	$53,948	$17,670	$1,000
2018	$70,302	$2,242 (3%)	$52,082	$17,220	$1,000
2017	$68,060	$2,154 (3%)	$50,240	$16,820	$1,000
2016	$65,906	$2,262 (4%)	$48,436	$16,470	$1,000
2015	$63,644	$2,168 (4%)	$46,664	$15,980	$1,000
2014	$61,476	$2,376 (4%)	$44,910	$15,566	$1,000
2013	$59,100	--	$42,994	$15,106	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does BU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 11,356 dormitories available to its students at $10,990 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at BU is $1,221 per month.
Does BU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at BU for one academic year is $5,850, which works out to $650 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: BU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, BU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,950

If living off-campus, with family: $3,800

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,950
How much is BU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $80 and $95 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: BU offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Boston University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,830	$1,830
For out-of-state students	$1,830	$1,830

Housing and Meal

Boston University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Boston University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,850	$10,990	N/A	11,356
2021	$5,650	$10,990	N/A	10,551
2020	$5,480	$10,680	N/A	11,612
2019	$5,330	$10,390	N/A	11,732
2018	$5,190	$10,080	N/A	11,403
2017	$5,060	$9,810	N/A	11,096
2016	$4,950	$9,570	N/A	11,349

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Boston University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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