What to Know About Tuition & Fees
Prepare yourself money wise for your degree. Compare Boston University's fees and tuition to other U.S. colleges. Check for price tendencies and increases to find out if you have to allocate more money for the next 4-6 years of paying for college.
How Does Boston University Prices Compare to Other Schools?
| Nationwide | New England | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
How Much Will Tuition & Fees Be for Boston U?
In the 2016 - 2017 academic year, regular undergrads at Boston U paid $50,240, before modifications for financial need. From this total, the cost of tuition was $49,176. The other $1,064 represents additional fees.
As opposed to public colleges, Boston U does not provide marked down fees and tuition to in-state students.
Tuition and fees cover the cost of attendance for one academic year, but don't cover room and board, which will be an additional cost you will get when living on campus. Yet, most students will end up paying under full tuition after getting financial aid along with other discounts.
The subsequent table outlines the costs explained above for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $49,176 | $1,064 | $50,240 |
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Are Tuition and Fees Going Up or Down?
There has been a rise of 3.8% in Boston University fees and tuition for out-of-state students in the past 5 years. Tuition increased by 3.8% and fees increased by 4.0%. This year, undergraduates should expect to pay $52,149 if the growth keeps up.
Due to price increases, the full cost of a four-year degree will be $220,791, and the full price of a two-year degree would be $106,280, which doesn't include additional expenses for books, transportation, and room and board.
View what upcoming tuition and fees will be for Boston U students in the below chart.
At most schools you will end up paying out more for your last year of college than you will in your first. This is because of annual price increases. It's good to keep yourself updated!
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