BU by the Numbers

Donor dollars making a difference

Boston University is a large, multifaceted institution committed to expanding knowledge and preparing generations of broad-minded thinkers and leaders to take their places in the world. Donor dollars are a true investment in people and education—and mean the difference between a university that simply progresses and a university that soars. For more detailed financials, see BU’s 2010 Annual Report.

BU by the numbers, July 1, 2010–June 30, 2011

• Number of Faculty*: 3,933
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1 on Charles River Campus
• Grants and Contracts, Total Dollars Awarded**: $425.4 Million
• Endowment**: $920 Million
• Total University Assets**: $3.9 Billion

* As of end-of-November 2010 payroll
** As of June 30, 2011

Fall 2010 Enrollment:

• Undergraduate Students: 16,683
• Graduate: 13,956
• Non-Degree: 2,841
• Total Enrollment: 33,480

Tuition & Fees, 2010–2011

• Tuition (except LAW, MED, SDM, SSW, STH): $39,314 per year
• Undergraduate Student Fee: $550 per year

Room & Board, 2010–2011

• Room Rate: $7,980
• Board Rate: $4,280