BU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1425

The average composite SAT score for admitted Boston University freshman is 1425 out of 1600. BU students have the 76th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1425 is in the 97th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1350 to 1500

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1350 to 1500. The 75th percentile score is 1500 while the 25th percentile score is 1350.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by BU but we estimate it to be around a 1270 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 730

The average score for BU students on the math portion of the SAT is 730 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 690 and the 75th percentile score 770.

Average SAT Reading Score 695

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 660 to 730 and the average score for Boston University students is 695.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

23 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Boston University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Boston University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 14.4%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.79.

Can I get into BU with a 1500 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1500 or higher is very competitive at BU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 24% or higher.

Can I get into BU with a 1430 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1430 to 1490 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 15% to 22%.

Can I get into BU with a 1350 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1350 to 1420 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 8% to 13% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into BU with a 1270 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1270 to 1340 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 7% chance of admission to BU. SAT scores below 1270 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Admission chances to Boston University by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	42%
1590	40%
1580	38%
1570	36%
1560	34%
1550	32%
1540	30%
1530	29%
1520	27%
1510	25%
1500	24%
1490	22%
1480	21%
1470	19%
1460	18%
1450	17%
1440	16%
1430	15%
1420	13%
1410	13%
1400	12%
1390	11%
1380	10%
1370	9%
1360	9%
1350	8%
1340	7%
1330	7%
1320	6%
1310	6%
1300	5%
1290	5%
1280	4%
1270	4%