Boston,
MA
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Boston University is a private, nonprofit college in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. BU was founded in 1839. The college currently enrolls around 36,104 students a year, including 18,229 undergrads.
BU Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into BU. BU admitted 19% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 75,778 applications received in 2022, 14,129 students were offered admission.
| Boston University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 19% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 33% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 32% |
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College Info
BU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 4
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to BU is Jan 4.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to BU is Mar 1.
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BU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1390 - 1490
Math SAT Range
700 - 780
Reading SAT Range
660 - 740
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1490 and Above
1390 to 1490
1390 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for BU students is 1434. Applicants with SAT scores of 1490 and above have a good chance of being admitted to BU, while applicants with SAT scores between 1390 to 1490 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1390 have a low chance of being offered a spot at BU.
BU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$80,760
In State$80,760
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at BU is like? There are approximately 36,104 students enrolled at BU, including 18,229 undergraduate students and 17,875 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 27% percent are from MA and 73% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time4%
Part Time27%
In State73%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
36,104
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
19%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$62,360
Out-of-State
$62,360
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 4
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