Also known as
- BU
- Boston U
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
22,606
56.3% Female
43.7% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
2
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Doctoral Research
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.06%
American Indian or Alaska Native
10.21%
Asian
4.23%
Black or African American
7.48%
Hispanic or Latino
0.07%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
36.02%
White
2.27%
Two or more races
5.45%
Unknown
34.21%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$95
Admissions Office Web Address
www.bu.edu/admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$63,798
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Doctor's Degree Research
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Social Work | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,947 | 3,236 | 711 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 3,345 | 3,227 | 118 | 0 |
| Tenured | 701 | 701 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 222 | 222 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 2,422 | 2,304 | 118 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 2,191 | 2,095 | 96 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 218 | 201 | 17 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 602 | 9 | 593 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
Yes
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$63,798
Financial aid office web address
www.bu.edu/finaid
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$11,600
Typical Board
$6,510
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $63,798 |
| Full time Fees | $914 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $1,994 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $91,500 | $514 |
| Law | $63,606 | $914 |
| Medicine | $69,806 | $514 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
Yes
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
22,606
56.3% Female
43.7% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.06%
American Indian or Alaska Native
10.21%
Asian
4.23%
Black or African American
7.48%
Hispanic or Latino
0.07%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
36.02%
White
2.27%
Two or more races
5.45%
Unknown
34.21%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 5 | 9 |
| Asian | 984 | 1,324 |
| Black Or African American | 317 | 639 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 613 | 1,077 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 4 | 12 |
| Non-resident Alien | 4,102 | 3,631 |
| White | 3,143 | 5,000 |
| Two Or More Races | 184 | 330 |
| Unknown | 527 | 705 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
6,984
43.1% Male
56.9% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
609
42.7% Male
57.3% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
587
46.3% Male
53.7% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
11
27.3% Male
72.7% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
72
48.6% Male
51.4% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
One Silber Way
Boston, MA 02215
Boston, MA 02215
Phone
617-353-2000
