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Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts

In the heart of one of the world’s most innovative cities, Boston University offers students a dynamic blend of academic rigor, global perspective, and real-world opportunity. As a major private research university, BU is home to more than 300 programs of study, a diverse community representing over 130 countries, and a proud tradition of innovation and discovery. Students benefit from close ties to Boston’s industries, hospitals, and cultural institutions, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for impactful careers. With nationally recognized faculty, a commitment to inclusion, and a campus alive with energy, BU empowers students to push boundaries, think globally, and become leaders in their fields.

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
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Out-of-state students

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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%

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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

Find BU Online

www.bu.edu

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