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Boston University

Boston, MA

Costs

Boston University costs $25,852 after scholarships and grants, with 42% of students receiving financial aid and an average aid package of $61,211. Financial aid applications are due January 1.

Tuition

Average Net Price$25,852 per year
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Average Net Price by Household Income

<$30k

$11,832 per year

$30-48k

$8,835 per year

$48-75k

$15,046 per year

$75-110k

$23,922 per year

$110k+

$46,244 per year

Sticker Price

Tuition

$63,798 per year

Other Costs

Housing

$18,110 per year

Books and Supplies

$1,000 per year

Personal Expenses

$1,455 per year

Transportation

$630 per year

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Financial Aid

Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships and work-study jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on your financial need. Most colleges determine financial need based on your FAFSA.

Distribution Details

  • Students Receiving Financial Aid

    42%

  • Freshmen With Need and Received Financial Aid

    99%

  • Percent of Need Met

    89%

Aid Package Details

  • Average Aid Packages Awarded

    $61,211

  • Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Award

    Scholarships and grants don’t need to be paid back.

    $53,029

  • Need-Based Loan Amount

    Loans must be paid back.

    $2,267

  • Non-Need-Based Aid

    $28,069

  • Debt at Graduation

    The typical amount of loans a student must pay back.

    $38,263

Tuition Guarantee Plans

Tuition at time of first enrollment guaranteed only to students making advance payment

Financial Aid Dates

Dates are subject to change, so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college website.
Application DueJan 1

The last day to apply for financial aid or turn in related paperwork.

Priority Application DueNot available

Applications received prior to this date will be given the strongest consideration. Still apply for financial aid if you don’t make this due date.

Notification DateApr 1

When students receive a letter with the amount and types of aid the college is offering.

Response DueJun 1

The deadline for students to respond to the college’s aid offer.

Next Steps

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Financial Aid Office Phone Number

Phone number
(617) 353-4176

Note: College profiles are based primarily on information supplied by the colleges themselves through participation in College Board's BigFuture College Profiles higher education data collection portal, with some data provided via federal and state agencies. Costs, dates, policies, and programs are subject to change, so please confirm important facts with college admission personnel.