Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance information provided here is intended for students enrolled in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, MD Program.

For programs in Graduate Medical Sciences, please visit the GMS Cost of Attendance page.

MED I
(10 mos.)		 MED II
(10 mos.)		 MED III
(12 mos.)		 MED IV
(12 mos.)

8/5/24 – 5/16/25

7/8/24 – 4/11/25

4/15/24 – 4/6/25

4/15/24 – 5/15/25
Tuition $71,202 $71,202 $71,202 $71,202
Graduate Program Fee $750* $750 $750 $750
Health and Wellness Fee $538 $538 $538 $538
Direct Loan Fee $462 $462 $462 $462
USMLE Examination Fee $0 $670 $670 $0
Health Insurance+ $0 $0 $0 $0
Rent/Utilities $13,000 $14,300 $17,160 $17,160
Food $4,350 $4,350 $5,200 $5,200
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $0 $310 $699 $0
Required Technology $2,551** $0 $0 $0
Personal Expenses $4,300 $4,300 $5,160 $5,160
Clinical Rotation Transportation  $0 $0 $1,500 $1,500
Transportation $2,300 $1,550 $1,860 $1,860
Total $99,453 $98,432 $105,201 $103,832

*Includes Qbanks, FA Books, UWorld and Practice Exams expenses.

**Includes the purchase of a laptop and other required technical supplies. Visit the Boston University Medical Campus IT website website for details.

Health Insurance

+Massachusetts law requires all students who are enrolled in at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum (9 credits) to carry medical insurance

Health Insurance will not initially be included in the initial Cost of Attendance. If you are required to pay out of pocket for health insurance, adjustments can be made to the COA after the fact. Review the Health Insurance page for coverage options.