Overview
Student Population
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Online | bu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Boston University is a large four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 61,007 prospective students applied, and 12,254 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,914 enrolled in the school. 26,272 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,446 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $56,854 plus fees of $1,218. BU is ranked 63 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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BU is rated within the top 16% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Boston University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#63 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#57 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#60 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1310/1500 |
| ACT | 30/34 |
| GPA | 3.76 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 2, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $80 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,218 |
| Room and Board | $16,640 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,950 |
| Total One Year Cost | $77,662 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Communication | 15% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Engineering | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164988 IPEDS survey data for Boston University.
Current students may use the Boston University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.