Private nonprofit

Boston University

11.1%Acceptance rate

1480Avg SAT

$24,402Net price / yr

89%Graduation rate

Key facts

LocationBoston, MA 02215

TypePrivate nonprofit

Undergraduate enrollment18,248

Tuition (in-state)$68,102

Tuition (out-of-state)$68,102

Total cost of attendance$86,285

Median debt at graduation$21,500

Faculty ratio10:1

Retention rate95%

4-year graduation rate89%

Students receiving Pell Grants19%

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)$83,238

Business16.2%

Health5.0%

Engineering9.0%

Computer Science10.0%

Biology11.4%

Psychology5.0%

Social Sciences13.8%

Visual Arts3.5%

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Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures are estimates for planning purposes.