collageTuition and fees must be paid in full unless you choose to enroll in a payment plan (see section below on payment plans). No student may withdraw in good standing unless all current obligations to the University are paid. The Trustees of the University reserve the right to change tuition rates or fees at their discretion.
Online courses: For more information on tuition and fees for online courses, please visit the Digital Learning website.
Late payment: Payment received after the official deadline will result in a minimum late payment fee of $150 for part-time students; $300 for full-time students; and $75 per session for online students.
Part-Time Tuition:
Undergraduate (1–12 credits)
Graduate (1–11.5 credits)
Courses Numbered 100–599, Online or on Campus
Tuition, unless otherwise noted, per credit: $490
Courses Numbered 600 and Higher, Online or on Campus
Tuition, unless otherwise noted, per credit: $925
Tuition for non-Metropolitan College day courses per credit: $1,777
Student Services fee, per semester: $60
Late payment fee: Please view current late fee information on the Student Accounting Services website.
Laboratory Courses Students may be charged a higher rate for courses designated as laboratory courses. These allow access to, and use of, course-related equipment, University facilities, and supplies. The laboratory fee for non-computer science courses is $200 per course for the 2020/2021 year.
Cross-Registration Metropolitan College students who wish to cross-register in other schools and colleges of the University must pay the base rate of $1,777 per credit unless otherwise noted in the class schedule. Students may not take more than one non-Metropolitan College course in a semester. Students must register for a majority of their semester course load at Metropolitan College. However, under extraordinary circumstances students may petition for an exception to this rule through Metropolitan College Student Services. Undergraduate students taking more than three courses (12.5 to 18 credits) will be assessed the University’s full-time tuition rate. Graduate students taking three or more courses (12 to 18 credits) will be assessed the University’s full-time tuition rate. Non-degree students enrolled in classes earning 12 credits that semester will be assessed full-time tuition rates if one or more courses are numbered 600 or higher. Full-time degree candidates from other Boston University schools that have permission from their academic counselors to take Metropolitan College classes still pay full‑time tuition.
Housing Part-time students normally are not eligible for University housing. However, a variety of on-campus apartments are available for both full- and part-time graduate students. For information about availability of housing and eligibility requirements, contact either Boston University Housing at 617-353-3511 or the Boston University Real Estate office at 617-353-4101.
Full-Time Tuition:
Undergraduate (12.5–18 credits)
Graduate (12–18 credits)
Tuition per year: $56,854
Additional charge of $1,777 per credit in excess of 18 credits
Undergraduate Community Service fee, per semester: $62
Undergraduate Student Services fee, per semester: $319
Graduate Student Services fee, per semester: $178
Health & Wellness fee, per semester: $228
Late payment fee: Please view current late fee information on the Student Accounting Services website.
Note: Students who wish to enroll in any day-school course must consult a Metropolitan College academic counselor. Undergraduate students who wish to take more than three courses per semester must have their registration forms signed by a Metropolitan College academic counselor, a faculty advisor, or the associate dean for academic affairs. Metropolitan College students wishing to take other Boston University courses should refer to the Bulletin section of the respective schools and colleges for course descriptions and tuition rates.
Graduate Students (any student registering for a 600-level course and above will be considered a graduate student): Graduate degree candidates and non-degree students enrolling in graduate-level courses who register for 12 or more credits will be charged the University’s full-time tuition and a $178 Student Services fee, plus a $228 Health & Wellness fee per semester (for Charles River Campus students only).
Rates for tuition and fees, and room and board. Rates for tuition and fees, and room and board. Tuition and fees will not be refunded in the event the mode of instruction changes for any part of the academic year.
2021-2022
2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016-2017
2015-2016
2014-2015
2013-2014
Tuition & fee rates for online classes can be found on the Distance Education website
Full-Tuition Figures
Charges at the University are billed by semester. First semester charges are due in full by early August.
Cost of Attendance
Billed expenses for the 2021/2022 academic year*
| Tuition | $58,560 |
|---|---|
| Room (depending on type of accommodation) | $10,990 |
| Board (most dining plans) | $5,850 |
| Fees | $1,256 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED BILLED EXPENSES | $76,656 |
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Other expenses
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Personal Expenses | $1,320 |
| Local Transportation (average) | $630 |
| TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES | $2,950 |
| = Total Cost of Attendance | $79,606 |
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*Tuition and fees are subject to change by action of the Board of Trustees.
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