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Boston University
Tuition trend
4.0%/yr avgOver the 18 years from 2008 to 2026, published tuition and fees rose from $37,050 to $74,594, about 4.0% a year.
Includes the school's announced 2026–27 rate.
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $37,050 | – | – |
| 2009 | $38,440 | – | – |
| 2010 | $39,864 | – | – |
| 2011 | $41,420 | – | – |
| 2012 | $42,994 | – | – |
| 2013 | $44,910 | – | – |
| 2014 | $46,664 | – | – |
| 2015 | $48,436 | – | – |
| 2016 | $50,240 | – | – |
| 2017 | $52,082 | – | – |
| 2018 | $53,948 | – | – |
| 2019 | $55,892 | – | – |
| 2020 | $58,072 | – | – |
| 2021 | $59,816 | – | – |
| 2022 | $62,360 | – | – |
| 2023 | $65,168 | – | – |
| 2026 | $74,594 | $74,594 | – |
| 2027 | – | $77,581 | $77,289–$77,873 |
| 2028 | – | $80,687 | $80,081–$81,296 |
| 2029 | – | $83,918 | $82,974–$84,869 |
| 2030 | – | $87,278 | $85,971–$88,599 |
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