Metropolitan College Tuition Rates
In general, Metropolitan College tuition is set according to the number of units being taken, plus any additional fees or course costs. The tuition rates listed below are applicable to courses and programs on campus and online. Note that tuition is different for MET courses taken on campus during Summer Term.
Please note: Metropolitan College students who register for courses offered by other Boston University schools and colleges will be charged the tuition and fees of that school or college.
Part-Time Status Tuition Rates (Summer 2026)
Summer semester tuition is charged on a part-time, per unit rate for all students. There is no full-time tuition rate during BU’s Summer Term. Students are charged tuition based on the number of units being taken.
Tuition and fee costs for Metropolitan College summer courses are as follows:
Tuition
- On-Campus Courses
- Numbered 100–599: $845 per unit
- Numbered 600–999: $1,005 per unit
- Online Courses
- Numbered 100–599: $567 per unit
- Numbered 600–999: $1,005 per unit
Fees
- Student Services Fee: $75 per semester
- Undergraduate Lab Fee: $200 per course, per semester (non-computer science)
- Late Fees: Visit Student Financials for late fee information
Part-time Status Tuition Rates (Fall 2025—Spring 2026)
Graduate students are charged the part-time tuition rate if taking fewer than 12 units in a semester.
Undergraduate students are charged the part-time tuition rate if taking 12 or fewer units in a semester. (Undergraduates taking exactly 12 units in a semester are considered full-time status, but pay the part-time tuition rate.)
Tuition
- Courses Numbered 100–599: $567 per unit for 1–12 units
unless otherwise noted
- Courses Numbered 600–999: $1,005 per unit for 1–11.5 units
unless otherwise noted
Fees
- Student Services Fee: $75 per semester
- Undergraduate Lab Fee: $200 per course, per semester (non-computer science)
- Late Fees: Visit Student Financials for late fee information
Please note: Non-degree students registered for 12 units will be considered full-time if one or more courses are numbered 600 or higher.
Full-time Status Tuition Rates (Fall 2025—Spring 2026)
Graduate students are charged the full-time tuition rate if taking 12 or more units in a semester.
Undergraduate students are charged the full-time tuition rate if taking more than 12 units in a semester. (Undergraduates taking exactly 12 units in a semester are considered full-time status, but pay the part-time tuition rate.)
Tuition
- $34,935 per semester
(additional charge of $2,183 per unit in excess of 18 units)
Fees
- Student Services Fees
- Undergraduate: $392 per semester
- Graduate: $219 per semester
- Undergraduate Community Service Fee: $77 per semester
- Student Health & Wellness Fee: $282 per semester
- Late Fees: Visit Student Financials for late fee information
Please note that if you adjust your registration (add/drop courses), your tuition calculation will change. Registration changes that move your enrollment between full-time and part-time status may cause a temporary discrepancy in your bill. Student accounts are monitored and manually adjusted to align your enrollment status (full-time/part-time) and the calculations on your bill. Regardless of the amount displayed on your bill, your tuition obligation will be based on the published tuition rates indicated above.
Visit Student Financials for details about prior term tuition rates.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
Massachusetts law requires all students carrying at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum to be covered under a qualifying medical insurance plan. If you do not wish to participate in the Boston University Student Health Insurance Plan, you have the opportunity to waive SHIP coverage—provided you have other coverage that meets the comparable coverage requirements. For more information, see the Student Financials Student Health Insurance page.
International Student Tuition & Fees
Explore how to finance your education at BU MET as an international student. Learn about estimated cost of study at BU MET and find links to tuition rates, how to pay, and credit-based loans.
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Financial Aid
Services include federal and private loans, scholarships, and graduate assistantships.
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