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Paying for BU

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what BU actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at BU for families earning under $75,000 a year. BU Promise: free tuition + housing + meals for families under $75k; tuition-only free up to $200k with capped parental contribution; no loans in aid packages for eligible families

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run BU's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$10,573/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$10,397/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$13,108/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$25,059/yr after aid
$110k+$52,867/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$90,207
Tuition & fees$64,992
Room & board$19,138
Average net price$28,985
Students on aid50%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

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