Get help paying for JBU
From tuition sticker price to a custom financial plan that works for you
Paying for college is overwhelming. We're here to help.
Don't get stuck on the sticker price
94% of undergraduate students don't pay full price to come to JBU. Don't let the sticker price keep you from pursuing the college experience you want.
Reduce costs with scholarships and grants
This is free money from JBU, the government and other groups offered based on your individual achievement or financial need.
Get your custom financial plan
Work with your admissions counselor to explore campus employment programs, payment plans and manageable loans, if necessary.
Applying to JBU is the first step to getting financial aid
“JBU might seem more expensive than public universities but they really work with you to help with financial aid.
Because of the financial aid I received, I was able to attend JBU and it was even cheaper than some state schools.”
Emery Johnson
Nursing student
2022–2023 Costs* |
|
|
Tuition + Fees |
$29,720 |
|
Room + Board |
$9,816 |
|
Total Cost |
$39,536 |
|
Average Financial Aid Package from JBU |
–$16,325 |
Average Net Price (before federal aid): |
$23,211 |
*The average financial aid package is based on the incoming class of fall 2021 as of August 25, 2021. Costs based on 12–18 credit hours per semester and 19 meals per week. Review our options for meal plans. Students can expect to incur additional indirect costs for books, travel, insurance and personal expenses. These vary among students. Review JBU’s miscellaneous fees.
Hourly tuition rates by degree program
The On-Campus Undergraduate costs below are an average tuition cost per credit hour based on total hours for the degree program. These costs do not include room and board.
Tuition rates by degree program (2022–23)
|
Degree program |
Total hours |
Cost per credit hour |
|
BA/BBA/BS/BSE |
120 |
$948 |
|
BMusEd/BS Engineering |
124 |
$917 |
|
BSE Social Studies |
121 |
$940 |
|
BSN Nursing |
122 |
$932 |
We've taken the sticker price and broken it down so you can see the average expense for a JBU student before federal aid is applied.
Financial aid packages depend on a number of factors, so yours may be above or below average depending on your situation, which is why we take a personal approach to financial aid. Get in touch with your counselor to discuss your individual financial aid package.
Scholarships
Reduce your costs with scholarships. Use this calculator to find out how much your hard work has earned you in Academic Scholarships.* Then explore other kinds of scholarships below.
*Note: Test optional students are considered for Merit-based Academic Scholarships based solely on their high school GPA. Learn more.
Your custom financial plan
Your financial situation is unique, and you deserve a custom plan to pay for college. Your admissions counselor will help you and your family understand your options and develop a plan that works for you.
Want to get the process started? Your first step is to apply to JBU.
Applying for Financial Aid
We've narrowed down the financial aid process into three easy steps. Your situation may require additional information, but here's how to get started:
- Apply for admission
- File the FAFSA after October 1 using JBU's school code 001100
- Receive your financial aid offer as early as October
Net Price Calculator
Use our net price calculator to estimate your costs after financial aid is applied. This calculator supplies an estimate based on your personal finances, but it is not a substitute for filing the FAFSA.
Work-Study
In the early years of JBU, every student worked as a part of his or her education. Today, we employ over 700 students. These students schedule work around their classes and can earn up to $2,000 per year.
Loans
Loans can be a really helpful resource for achieving your goals. Our Loan Specialist put together all the info you need to determine if loans are right for your family.
