by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for writing. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 187 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in writing from Boston U. This makes it the #58 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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Boston U does not offer an online option for its writing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
Of the 17 writing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston U, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 79 |
| English Literature (Other) | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.