Undergraduate Students

For BU’s undergraduates, each situation is singular. Some students are moving to a college campus for the first time. Others are transferring from somewhere else. Still others have several semesters under their belts. No matter where you are on your path, below you’ll find financial aid information that applies to your particular situation.

How to Apply for Aid

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Cost of Attendance

We've broken down the costs that make up tuition, and room and board, at Boston University. Keep in mind that your actual bill will likely vary and may be substantially less depending on the financial aid you receive.

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Planning Tools

Want to get a rough idea of what financial aid you might be offered—in about three minutes? Use the MyinTuition quick college-cost estimator. For a more thorough assessment and projection, try the Net Price Calculator. You’ll get results in 30–40 minutes. And to track your billed and out-of-pocket expenses, and project net costs to you and your family, use the BU Expense Planning Calculator.

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