Tuition & Fees
Below are the BU Wheelock tuition and fee rates for the 2025–2026 academic year.
BU Wheelock strives to provide transparency and make its programs accessible to all applicants. Over 95% of applicants recieve some form of scholarship.
To determine your total Cost of Attendance, refer to the 2025-2026 Budget Worksheet. If you enroll in the BU Student Health Insurance Plan, you may also add this cost to the total. Additional information regarding insurance can be found at Student Accounting Services.
Full-Time (12-18 credits per semester)
| Item | Cost |
| Fall/Spring Tuition | $34,935 per semester |
| Summer Tuition | $1,092 |
| Fees* | $501 per semester (fall/spring only)* $75 for the summer semester |
| Course Overload** | $2,183 per credit |
*Mandatory university fees include the Student Services, Health & Wellness, and Graduate Enrollment fees.
***Students enrolled in more than 18 credits will incur the above course overload charge per credit.
Part-Time (less than 12 credits per semester)
| Item | Cost |
| Fall/Spring Evening and Online Courses | $1,092 per-credit |
| Fall/Spring Daytime Courses | $2,183 per-credit |
| Summer Tuition | $815 per semester |
| Student Services Fee & Graduate Program Fee | $75 per semester* |
*The evening course rate applies to all courses that begin at 4 p.m. or later. Most courses associated with part-time programs occur at 4 p.m. or later. Please contact us for more information.
Tuition for graduate programs at Boston University varies by college. Please check with individual schools to confirm their tuition rates for courses taken outside of BU Wheelock.