Tuition (in-state)$69,800
Student : faculty10:1
Acceptance11%
Enrollment37,000
Walk score93
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Education
| Programs | Business, communication, engineering, health sciences, international relations |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 89% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $69,800 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $69,800 |
| Room and board | $20,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 10:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 89%
Location and walk score
93/ 100
| Setting | Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Strong transit; most students go car-free |
Things to do nearby
- Charles River Esplanade
- Fenway Park two blocks away
- Newbury Street
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 16,000 |
|---|
- Questrom MBA
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- Engineering MS
- School of Public Health
- College of Communication MS
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$68,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months90%
Career servicesCenter for Career Development; Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program funds unpaid roles
Top employers of recent graduates
- Deloitte
- Amazon
- Boston Medical Center
- Fidelity
- PwC
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
85%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Center for Career Development Yawkey internship funding
- BU in DC and LA
- Study Abroad internship programs
Alumni
| Living alumni | 400,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Julianne Moore
- Howard Stern
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Patriot League |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Trustee ScholarshipFull tuition · Deadline: Dec 1
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
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