Important Information
- Tuition and Fees：$55,892(2019-20)
- Room and board：$16,160(2019-20)
Costs
Tuition and fees
$55,892(2019-20)
Average annual cost
$37,065
Average annual cost by family income
Family Income
Average Cost
$0-$30,000
$26,482
$30,001-$48,000
$24,148
$48,001-$75,000
$28,388
$75,001-$110,000
$33,704
$110,001+
$47,331
Minimum credits per term a student can take for full-time tuition price
12
Maximum credits per term a student can take for full-time tuition price
18
Per-credit-hour charge
$1,710(2019-20)
In-state per-credit-hour charge
N/A
Out-of-state per-credit-hour charge
N/A
In-state tuition for all military veterans
N/A
Award in-state tuition to eligible students without U.S. visa or legal status
N/A
Expenses
Room and board
$16,160(2019-20)
Go to this school's net price calculator
http://www.bu.edu/finaid/aid-basics/cost-of-education/net-price-calculator/
Estimated cost of books and supplies
$1,000
Estimated transportation cost
$630
Estimated personal expenses
$1,320
Payment Plans
Payment plans available
Deferred payment plan, other
Need-based Scholarships/Grants
Types of need-based scholarships/grants available
Federal PELL
Federal SEOG
state scholarships/grants
private scholarships
college/university gift aid from institutional funds
Average need-based scholarship or grant award (freshmen)
$44,891
Students who received need-based scholarship or grant aid (freshmen)
41%
Average need-based scholarship or grant award (undergraduates)
$38,201
Received need-based scholarship or grant aid (undergraduates)
40%
Non-need-based Scholarships/Grants
Average non-need-based scholarship or grant award (freshmen)
$23,779
Average non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant award (freshmen)
$43,845
Average non-need-based scholarship or grant award (undergraduates)
$25,298
Average non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant award (undergraduates)
$51,814
Financial Aid Information
Priority filing date for institution's financial aid form
Jan. 6
Application deadline for financial aid
Jan. 6
Financial aid forms required of domestic freshman students
FAFSA, CSS/Financial Aid profile, noncustodial (divorced/separated) parent's statement
Criteria used in awarding institutional need-based aid
academics
leadership
alumni affiliation
minority status
art
music/drama
religious affiliation
state/district residency
Criteria used in awarding institutional non-need-based aid
academics
leadership
alumni affiliation
art
music/drama
athletics
religious affiliation
state/district residency
ROTC
No-loan financial aid policy
Only for all applicants who qualify based upon financial need except a minimum student contribution required
Types of Aid Available
Types of loans available
Direct Subsidized Stafford loans, Direct Unsubsidized Stafford loans, Direct PLUS loans, state loans
Financial Aid Statistics
First-time, full-time freshmen (enrolled)
Students who applied for need-based financial aid
53%
Students determined to have financial need
42%
Students whose need was fully met
34%
Average need-based financial aid package (freshman)
$48,893
Students who received need-based financial aid
41%
Average need-based scholarship or grant award (freshmen)
$44,891
Students who received need-based scholarship or grant aid (freshmen)
41%
Average need-based self-help aid award (freshmen)
$3,073
Students who received need-based self-help aid (freshmen)
33%
Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS, unsubsidized, or other private loans)
$1,507
Average percent of need met
91%
Average non-need-based scholarship or grant award (freshmen)
$23,779
Average non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant award (freshmen)
$43,845
Full-time undergraduates
Students determined to have financial need
42%
Average need-based financial aid package (undergraduates)
$43,571
Average need-based scholarship or grant award (undergraduates)
$38,201
Average need-based self-help aid award (undergraduates)
$4,630
Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS, unsubsidized, or other private loans)
$3,372
Average non-need-based scholarship or grant award (undergraduates)
$25,298
Average non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant award (undergraduates)
$51,814
Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees
0%
Indebtedness
Typical total debt after graduation
$25,625
Typical total debt among those who did not graduate
$12,000
Typical total debt by family income
Family Income
Total Debt
$0-$30,000
$20,500
$30,001-$75,000
$25,500
$75,001+
$23,500
Typical monthly loan payment
$272
Undergraduates paying down their debt
82%
Undergraduates paying down their debt by family income
Family Income
Paying Down Debt
$0-$30,000
75%
$30,001-$75,000
80%
$75,001+
85%
Average total indebtedness of 2018 graduating class
$42,976
Graduating students who have borrowed (any loan type, 2018)
46%
Average federal indebtedness of 2018 graduating class
$26,099
Graduating students who borrowed (federal loans, 2018)
45%
Average institutional indebtedness of 2018 graduating class
N/A
Graduating students who have borrowed (institutional loans, 2018)
N/A
Average state indebtedness of 2018 graduating class
$63,516
Graduating students who have borrowed (state loans, 2018)
1%
Average private indebtedness of 2018 graduating class
$60,705
Graduating students who have borrowed (private loans, 2018)
13%
Financial Aid for International Students
School offers non-federal need-based or non-need-based aid to international students
College-administered non-need-based financial aid is available
Priority filing date for financial aid
Jan. 6
Application deadline for financial aid
Jan. 6
School financial form required
No
CSS/financial aid PROFILE required
No
International student financial aid application required
No
International student certification of finances required
Yes
Award financial aid to eligible students without U.S. visa or legal status
N/A
International undergraduates receiving institutional aid
226
Average amount of institutional financial aid awarded to international undergraduates
$34,717
Full-time undergraduate international students who were awarded need-based aid
N/A
Full-time undergraduate international students who were awarded non-need-based aid
N/A
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
N/A
Financial aid office phone number
N/A
Work Study
Average need-based self-help aid award (freshmen)
$3,073
Students who received need-based self-help aid (freshmen)
33%
Average need-based self-help aid award (undergraduates)
$4,630
Student Employment
School employment available
Yes
Undergraduates working on campus during 2018-2019 academic year
25%
Average amount undergraduates earn per year from part-time on-campus work
$1,925
Freshmen discouraged from working during the first term
No
Part-time off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are
Excellent
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