Boston University · Cost & aid

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$86,363

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$27,551

Average net price

bottom quarter for affordability in Division I

$13M

Athletic aid, women's

$30,088 per roster spot

$7.7M

Athletic aid, men's

$25,032 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $86,363 sticker.

Family income under $30k$11,453

$30k – $48k$11,167

$48k – $75k$13,639

$75k – $110k$25,501

Over $110k$48,018

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$12,606,968
Per roster spot$30,088 across 419 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$7,660,009
Per roster spot$25,032 across 306 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$220k / $254k
Tuition & fees$65,168

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

Where it ranks

#21Highest stickerof 359 · Division I #40Priciest housingof 359 · Division I

Among Division I schools; every list Boston University is on.

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