Also known as
- BU
- Boston U
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
17,362
55.9% Female
44.1% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Region
New England CT ME MA NH RI VT
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
1
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native
8.05%
Asian
4.52%
Black or African American
5.21%
Hispanic or Latino
0.10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
46.39%
White
1.64%
Two or more races
13.08%
Unknown
20.89%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$80
Admissions Office Web Address
www.bu.edu/admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$47,422
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
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Anthropology, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,225 | 2,584 | 641 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 2,667 | 2,548 | 119 | 0 |
| Tenured | 676 | 676 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 206 | 206 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 1,785 | 1,666 | 119 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 1,456 | 1,369 | 87 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 321 | 289 | 32 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 558 | 36 | 522 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer Engineering and Science Occupations
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
Healthcare Practioners and Technical Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
Yes
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$47,422
Financial aid office web address
www.bu.edu/finaid
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$9,570
Typical Board
$4,950
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $47,422 |
| Full time Fees | $660 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $1,482 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $69,500 | $0 |
| Law | $48,170 | $1,160 |
| Medicine | $55,456 | $0 |
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
17,362
55.9% Female
44.1% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native
8.05%
Asian
4.52%
Black or African American
5.21%
Hispanic or Latino
0.10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
46.39%
White
1.64%
Two or more races
13.08%
Unknown
20.89%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 16 | 6 |
| Asian | 624 | 774 |
| Black Or African American | 323 | 461 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 403 | 501 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 8 | 9 |
| Non-resident Alien | 1,806 | 1,821 |
| White | 3,403 | 4,652 |
| Two Or More Races | 118 | 166 |
| Unknown | 963 | 1,308 |
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
4,359
42.1% Male
57.9% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
484
47.1% Male
52.9% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
632
46.8% Male
53.2% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
15
20.0% Male
80.0% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
95
51.6% Male
48.4% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
One Silber Way
Boston, MA 02215
Boston, MA 02215
Phone
617-353-2000
Fax
Email
