Boston, MA · Private nonprofit university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $62,360 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $62,360 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,400 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $79,463 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $27,779 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $51,684 less than the sticker price — about 65% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (95), Lacrosse (58), Rowing (44), Swimming & Diving (31), Soccer (28), Ice Hockey (27), Basketball (15), Tennis (8) |
| Women’s varsity sports (11) | Track & Field (135), Rowing (85), Soccer (32), Lacrosse (30), Field Hockey (29), Swimming & Diving (29), Ice Hockey (25), Softball (20), Basketball (16), Tennis (11), Golf (7) |
| Softball conference | Patriot |
| Head softball coach | Ashley Waters |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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