Boston, MA

Boston University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Boston University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Boston, MA.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
Boston University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

11% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 78,769 applied, 8,749 accepted, and 3,268 enrolled in BU.
1,267 men and 1,887 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,480 SAT, 33 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,480 and ACT score is 33. The SAT score of 1480 is very high, 96 to 98 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total142014801530
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing690720750
Math730760780
ACT Score
Composite323334
Math293235
English333535
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $68,102 for undergraduate programs and $67,626 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.50% compared to last year at Boston University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

8,920 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $50,703.
For freshmen, 1,984 students (55%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $55,080.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 37,737 students enrolled BU in 2025.
By gender, 15,963 men and 21,774 women students are enrolled.
There are 18,805 undergraduate and 18,932 graduate students.
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544 Major Programs

  • 1 programs through online
  • 287 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of BU is 89%.
The retention rate is 95% for full-time and 95% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate
95%
Students to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 4,328 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for BU and the average faculty salary is $150,038. The studetns to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
There are 11,414 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $94,626.
Number of Faculties
4,328
Average Faculty Salary
$150,038
Number of Staffs
11,414
Average Staff Salary
$94,626

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Boston University is a member of Patriot League.
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