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College isn’t worth it | Price of Existence

Karyna Cheung November 7, 2023
“I’m thinking about how much it costs to sustain my presence here.” Those were the words of one of my closest friends here at BU. She’s applying to state schools in her native California for transfer next year. Why? 
Boston University President Robert Brown announced in an email to students and parents Friday the university will be increasing tuition by 3.6 percent for the 2019-20 academic year. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP STAFF

BU to increase tuition by 3.6 percent

Alex LaSalvia March 19, 2019
The total standard cost of attending Boston University will be more than $72,000 next year.
Boston University President Robert Brown partakes in his first public Q&A session Monday evening, moderated by Lexi Peery, chair of the Daily Free Press Board of Directors. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

President Brown talks tuition, merger, sexual assault prevention

Pooja Peravali September 25, 2018
In the first event of its kind, The Daily Free Press hosted a public Q&A session with Boston University President Robert Brown Monday, addressing the topics of tuition hikes, his role as president and his plans for the future of BU.
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EDITORIAL: Cause of tuition increase has to be more transparent

Editors March 16, 2017

As Boston University students were enjoying their spring breaks — whether they were tanning on beaches, exploring foreign cities or relaxing at home — an email arrived in the inboxes of returning students...

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EDITORIAL: Boston University’s tuition hike hurts underprivileged students

Editors March 14, 2016

Boston University President Robert Brown announced an overall 3.4 percent increase in the cost of tuition for the 2016-17 academic year in an email sent to BU students on Friday. This includes a 3.7 percent...

Boston University is one of 218 colleges that signed the “American Campuses on Climate Pledge” Thursday. PHOTO BY RACHEL MCLEAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

President Brown announces lowest tuition increase in 20 years

Sekar Krisnauli March 11, 2016

The overall tuition for the 2016-17 academic year will see an increase of 3.4 percent, Boston University President Robert Brown announced Friday in an email to the BU community. This is the lowest...

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Tuition increase below national average but still increasing at BU

Mina Corpuz March 25, 2015

As the spring 2015 semester draws to a close, Boston University freshman Abigail Sasdelli is one of many students working out her financial situation for the upcoming 2015-16 academic year. “BU...

Total cost of BU set at over $57K for 2013-14 academic year

Daily Free Press Admin March 19, 2013

The total cost of tuition and standard room and board at Boston University will increase 3.6 percent, reflecting a $2,000 cost addition, for the 2013-14 academic year, according to an email to students...

BU sees small percentage increase in tuition, room and board rates

Daily Free Press Admin March 16, 2012

Tuition and room and board will increase by $2,032 for the 2012-13 academic year at Boston University, according to an email sent to students Friday morning. BU President Robert Brown announced in the...

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