Private school in Massachusetts with 18,200 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
19%
Women
15%
Men
22%
Total number of applicants
75,778
Women: 61%
Men: 39%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
28%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$76,656
Out-of-state
$76,656
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Required
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 32%
ACT: 13%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
4,011
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
56%
Enrolled men:
44%
6-year graduation rate
88%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
94%
Student diversity
Diverse
International students
22%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 18%
Black: 5%
Hispanic: 13%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 15%
White: 49%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
10:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
Yes
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
None
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Patriot League
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Location
One Silber Way
Boston, MA 02215
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
New England
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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