Boston, Massachusetts
Boston University | BU
Private school in Massachusetts with 18,500 total undergraduate students
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
20%
Women
19%
Men
20%
Total number of applicants
61,007
Women: 59%
Men: 41%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
24%
Cost & scholarships
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In-state
$74,712
Out-of-state
$74,712
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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: 70%
ACT: 33%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
2,914
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
59%
Enrolled men:
41%
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 Affilliation
None
HBCU
No