Boston University

Boston, MA • private • CSS Profile • I | Patriot League

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 22,856 • Total: 45,380

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

264 Bay State Road
Boston, MA
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Website

https://bu.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 9,575 (41.9%) • Female: 13,281 (58.1%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	4,075	17.8%
Black/African American	1,234	5.4%
Hispanic/Latino	2,474	10.8%
White	7,114	31.1%
Two or More Races	980	4.3%
International	4,916	21.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

10.8%

8,733 admitted from 80,495 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 680-740
Math: 720-780
Total: 1400-1520

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

32-34

Application Types Offered

ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$80

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

ED I:	11/01/2025
ED II:	01/05/2026
RD:	01/05/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

89.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

83.1%

Freshman Retention Rate

95.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

7.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$86,690

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $66,670

Room & Board

$19,020

Books & Supplies

$1,000

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$9,500
$30,001-48,000	$9,342
$48,001-75,000	$11,778
$75,001-110,000	$22,517
$110,001+	$47,504

Students Receiving Pell Grants

48%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$27,551

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Patriot League

Men's Sports (8)

Basketball Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (11)

Basketball Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis

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