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Boston University

Boston University is a large, private institution located in Boston, ma. Founded in 1839, Boston University offers undergraduate degrees in 308 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 17,668 undergraduates
cost $62,360 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Boston University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 14.4%
SAT score average 1454
ACT score average 32
Average high school GPA 3.89
Application fee $80
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Boston University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Law and Legal Studies
Public Policy and Administration
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Communication and Media Studies
Social Work
Information Science/Studies
Law
Economics
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $62,360
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,400
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $82,760
Average financial aid package $62,183
Estimated cost $20,577 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $62,360
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,400
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $82,760
Average financial aid package $62,183
Estimated cost $20,577 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Boston University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,668, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

36,624

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
16%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
10%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
63%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Boston University, students love their cultural organizations, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map One Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215
phone 617-353-2000
address www.bu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Cultural organizations

Performing and acapella groups

Residence hall associations

Service organizations

Student government

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Boston University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Boston University?

Boston University is located in Boston, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Boston University? 

The acceptance rate for Boston University is 14%.

What’s the average GPA for Boston University?

The average high school GPA for Boston University students was 3.89.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Boston University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Boston University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $331,040.

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