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Boston University

Boston, MA, US · City: Large

Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Private nonprofit
Admission rate
11%
Graduation rate
90%
Average net price
$36,503
Student–faculty
10:1
Undergraduates
18,248
Tuition
$71,372 in-state / $71,372 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$63,798 in-state / $63,798 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$90,106
Test scores
SAT 1,480 · ACT 33
Retention rate
95%
Pell / federal loans
21% Pell · 30% loans
Median debt
$16,173
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$89,087

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$11,453
$30–48k
$11,167
$48–75k
$13,639
$75–110k
$25,501
$110k+
$48,018

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

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