Balancing the needs of today with a vision of the future is a challenge, but one that is part and parcel of creating an educated population. The founders of Boston University could not have imagined that what began as a small Methodist seminary in 1839 would grow to the institution we know today with more than 30,000 students from all of the United States and 135 countries.

Student life experiences range from the academic challenges of the classroom to learning to live among a diverse population who are intent on exploring the world around them locally and globally. A healthy endowment adds to the riches that are already available to the students and faculty of Boston University.

What is the endowment?

Why is the endowment critical?

Endowment vs. Fixed Income Yield