Boston University
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Boston University
Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. BU was founded in 1839 by a group of Boston Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont. It was chartered in Boston in 1869. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities and the Boston Consortium for Higher Education. The university has nearly 38,000 students and more than 4,000 faculty members and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on three urban campuses. BU athletic teams compete in the Patriot League and Hockey East conferences, and their mascot is Rhett the Boston Terrier. The Boston University Terriers compete in NCAA Division I. The university is nonsectarian, though it retains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. The main campus is situated along the Charles River in Boston's Fenway–Kenmore and Allston neighborhoods, while the Boston University Medical Campus is located in Boston's South End neighborhood. The Fenway campus houses the Wheelock College of Education and Human Devel
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11%
Acceptance
$24,402
Net price
18,248
Enrollment
89%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
11%
Acceptance rate
1,480
SAT average
33
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$24,402
Average net price
$68,102
In-state tuition
$68,102
Out-of-state tuition
$19,020
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$86,285
Total cost of attendance
19%
Students receiving Pell grants
23%
Students with federal loans
$23,250
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$83,238
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$65,655
Median earnings (6 yrs)
89%
Graduation rate
95%
Retention rate
90%
Earn more than a HS grad
$35,988
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
18,248
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
17%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Boston University FAQ
Is Boston University a public or private school?
Boston University is a private nonprofit institution located in Boston, MA.
What is the acceptance rate at Boston University?
Boston University has an acceptance rate of 11%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Boston University cost?
The average annual net price at Boston University is $24,402 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $68,102.
What is the graduation rate at Boston University?
About 89% of students at Boston University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Boston University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Boston University students earn a median of $83,238 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Boston University?
Admitted students at Boston University have an average SAT score of 1,480 and an ACT midpoint of 33. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Boston University?
Boston University enrolls about 18,248 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Fletcher6 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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