Boston University: cost & net price by income
Boston, Massachusetts
Here's what students actually pay to attend Boston University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $12,982 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $50,125. Published in-state tuition is $65,168. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$12,982/yr
- $30k–$48k$11,782/yr
- $48k–$75k$18,458/yr
- $75k–$110k$29,925/yr
- $110k+$50,125/yr
Boston University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $65,168
- Out-of-state tuition
- $65,168
- Students receiving aid
- 18%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Boston University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Boston University is about $12,982 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Boston University?
- At Boston University, published in-state tuition is $65,168 and out-of-state tuition is $65,168 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Boston University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Boston University a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)