Boston University

Boston, MA • private • CSS Profile • DI | Patriot League
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 22,856 • Total: 45,380
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
264 Bay State Road
Boston, MA
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Website
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
āœ“ 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
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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)
$83,993
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $63,798
Room & Board
$18,110
Books & Supplies
$2,085
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $11,453
$30,001-48,000 $11,167
$48,001-75,000 $13,639
$75,001-110,000 $25,501
$110,001+ $48,018
Students Receiving Pell Grants
48%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$27,551

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
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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