Highlights
- Award-winning faculty
- 342,000 alumni
- Same curriculum as on-campus courses
- Competency-based learning
Overview
Boston University (BU), a non-sectarian university affiliated with the United Methodist Church, has a long history of rigorous academic programs. Founded in 1839, the university has offered online programs since 2002. Taught by world-class faculty, Boston University’s online programs feature the same research-driven curriculum as the institution’s on-campus courses. The university’s innovative approach to distance education consists of courses designed through a collaboration of BU’s Distance Education office and faculty members from the university’s 17 colleges and schools. Students enrolled in the university’s online programs join a network of 3,200 online students from around the world.
Boston University Online Degrees
- Liberal Arts & Humanities
- Business & Management
- Computers & Technology
- Criminal Justice & Legal
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Education & Teaching
Boston University Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info
Accreditation and Approvals
Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Tuition
Undergraduate tuition — $384 to $1,593
Graduate tuition — $609 to $2,860
Admissions and Transfer Info
Freshmen applicants must submit high school transcripts, a guidance counselor recommendation, teacher evaluation and SAT/ACT test scores.
Students applying to the College of Fine Arts also must submit a portfolio or audition.
Additionally, international applicants must submit TOEFL scores and a copy of their passport.
Transfer students must submit applicable college and high school transcripts, and an essay.
BU may offer advanced credit based on exams, including Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate, as well as college courses completed during high school or summer sessions.
Graduate degree admission requirements vary by program, and may include transcripts, recommendations, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, personal statement and GRE test scores.
School Profile
- Accreditation: Regional (New England Association of Schools and Colleges)
- Region: Northeast
- Retention Rate: 93%
- Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
- Public/Private: Private, nonprofit
- Acceptance Rate: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 87%
- Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $384 to $1,593/$384 to $1,593
- Grad: $609 to $2,860/$609 to $2,860
- Address: 1010 Commonwealth Ave., 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02215 USA
Other Statistics
- Student population: Nearly 33,000 with 3,200 online
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 10 to 1
- Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 47%
Online Degrees at the Boston University
Significant Boston University online degree rankings:
#4 for the Best Online College in the U.S.
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Bachelor Degrees
Undergraduate Degree Completion Program
Master Degrees
Art Education
Social Work — Ranked among the Top 10 Online MSW Programs and Top 25 Best On-Campus MSW Programs
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Business & Management
Applied Business Analytics
Taxation Law
Applied Business Analytics
Enterprise Risk Management
Financial Management
Investment Analysis
Human Resources — Ranked among the Top 15 Best Online Master in Human Resources Degree Programs
Insurance Management
Project Management — Ranked among the Top 5 Best Online Master of Project Management Degree Programs
Supply Chain Management
Logistics Management
Quantitative Approaches
Graduate Certificates
Applied Business Analytics
Corporate Finance
Enterprise Risk Management
Financial Management
Global Marketing Management
International Finance
Investment Analysis
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
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Computers & Technology
Software Development
Computer Information Systems
Data Analytics
Database Management & Business Intelligence
Health Informatics — Ranked among the Top 5 Best Online Master’s in Healthcare Informatics Degree Programs
IT Project Management
Security
Web Application Development
Software Development
Graduate Certificates
Advanced Information Technology
Applies Business Analytics
Cybersecurity & Cybercrime
Data Analytics
Database Management & Business Intelligence
Health Informatics
Information Security
Information Technology
IT Project Management
Medical Information Security & Privacy
Web Application Development
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Criminal Justice & Legal
Criminal Justice
Strategic Management
Graduate Certificates
Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity
Strategic Management in Criminal Justice
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Nursing & Healthcare
Master Degrees
Health Communication
Graduate Certificates
Clinical Investigation
Health Informatics
Visual & Digital Health Communication
Doctoral Degrees
Occupational Therapy
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Education & Teaching
Master Degrees
Art Education
Curriculum & Teaching
Higher Education Administration
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Music Education
Graduate Certificates
Music Education
Doctoral Degrees
Music Education