Boston University
Boston University is one of the seventy-nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Massachusetts. The campus is located in an urban area, in Boston.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 33,355 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,498 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 3,253 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 93%). Every year 87% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.BU's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $50,980, and fees were $1,102. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $50,980 and $1,102 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students33,355 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate93% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1929 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 07/15/1991 - 12/31/2006 |
Admission
25%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1300 to 1480 |
| ACT | 29 to 32 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $80 |
| Graduates | $95 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,593/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,593/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,593/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,593/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,593/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,593/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $71,685 | $71,685 | $71,685 |
| ADN | 70 | $111,510 | $111,510 | $111,510 |
| BSN | 125 | $199,125 | $199,125 | $199,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $79,650 | $79,650 | $79,650 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 55% of Boston University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 14% | $4,626 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $2,121 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $3,082 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $32,975 |
| Federal Student Loans | 38% | $6,470 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $21,147 |
$33,728
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$26,482 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$24,148 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$28,388 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$33,704 |
| Over $110,000$47,331 |
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Student Population
18,080
Undergrads
15,275
Graduates
19,523
Women
13,832
Men
81%
Full-time
19%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
40% |
|
Non-resident alien |
24% |
|
Asian |
12% |
|
Hispanic |
9% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.
