Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston University is a private institution in Boston, Massachusetts. Over 16,000 undergraduates can explore many academic opportunities and student organizations.

Get to know Boston University

Enrolled female students

58%

Enrolled male students

42%

Gender Ratio

Full-time faculty

77%

Adjuncts

23%

Faculty Ratio

$56,854

Full-time tuition cost

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Acceptance rate

Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 21%
Hispanic/Latinx: 12%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 4%
White, non-Hispanic: 35%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 19%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 5%

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Required

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 640 | 75th Percentile: 720
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 670 | 75th Percentile: 780
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 30 | 75th Percentile: 34
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 27 | 75th Percentile: 33
ACT English
25th Percentile: 30 | 75th Percentile: 35

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $56,854
Fees: $1,218
Room: $10,990
Board: $5,650

Contact Boston University

Contact Admissions

www.bu.edu/admissions

Campus Location

One Silber Way
Boston, MA 02215

(617) 353-2000