What families actually pay at Boston University
Boston, MA
Published cost of attendance
$86,285 / year
| Under $30K household income | $9,500 |
| $30–48K household income | $9,342 |
| $48–75K household income | $11,778 |
| $75–110K household income | $22,517 |
| $110K+ household income | $47,504 |
Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
11%
SAT math (25–75)
730–780
4-yr grad rate
89%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$83,238
Undergrads
18,248
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