by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Boston University, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
In this report, you’ll find:
Part-time undergraduates at Boston University can expect to pay $2,083 for each credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $2,083 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Boston University are broken out below.
Required fees account for came to $1,432; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 |
| Total | $68,102 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out housing and meals.
Tuition at Boston University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $58,560 |
| Two Years Ago | $61,050 |
| One Year Ago | $63,798 |
| Most Recent Year | $66,670 |
Over the most recent year, tuition rose 4.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $71,167 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For information on financial aid at Boston University, head to the Boston University Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Boston University Tuition & Fees page.