School Overview
Boston University is commonly referred to as BU and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. As a private, research university, BU offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs, as well as medical and dental degrees. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education designates BU as a “research university/very high activity” (RU/VH).
BU is comprised of 18 colleges and schools, divided between two campuses right in Boston. The main campus is in the Allston and Fenway-Kenmore neighborhoods, located on the banks of the Charles River. The University Medical Campus is located in the South End neighborhood. BU provides foreign and domestic internship programs as well as 75 study abroad programs in more than 20 countries around the world.
Historically, BU is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, but the school is officially non-sectarian. The student body population is roughly 30,000, and BU is one of the city’s largest employers.
Boston University’s athletic mascot is a Boston Terrier named Rhett. The Terriers compete in Division 1 of the NCAA, participating in conferences such as the Colonial Athletic Association, America East and Hockey East. The hockey program is the university’s most successful program, having won five national championships, the most recent of which was in 2009.
Boston University is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education, as well as the Association of American Universities.
Boston University Online
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General Information
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Admission Office 121 Bay State Road Boston, MA 02215 (617) 353-2300 Fax: (617) 353-9695 [email protected] Contact: Kelly Walter Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address One Sherbourne Street Boston, MA 02215 (617) 353-2000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 18,534 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 4,131 Degree-seeking undergrads: 16,474 Graduate enrollment: 11,002 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $75 Online application fee: $75 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 54% Percent students who return sophomore year: 91% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $35,418 | $37,050 | $38,440 | $39,864 | +3.70% |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $860 | $940 | $940 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $10,950 | $11,418 | $11,848 | $12,260 | +3.48% |
| Other | $1,692 | $1,772 | $1,772 | $1,772 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $48,900 | $51,100 | $53,000 | $54,836 | +3.46% |
| In-state Off Campus | $36,258 | $37,910 | $39,380 | $40,804 | +3.62% |
| In-state with Family | $36,258 | $37,910 | $39,380 | $40,804 | +3.62% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $39,314 |
| In-state Student Fees | $402 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $39,314 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $402 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 2,614 | 63% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,283 | 55% | $51,407,883 | $22,518 |
| • Federal grants | 513 | 12% | $2,991,228 | $5,831 |
| • Pell grants | 469 | 11% | $1,587,006 | $3,384 |
| • Other federal grants | 506 | 12% | $1,404,222 | $2,775 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 270 | 7% | $623,836 | $2,311 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 2,224 | 54% | $47,792,819 | $21,490 |
| Student loan aid | 2,123 | 51% | $16,789,901 | $7,909 |
| • Federal student loans | 2,099 | 51% | $10,602,304 | $5,051 |
| • Other student loans | 386 | 9% | $6,187,597 | $16,030 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 4007 | 3786 | 1082 | – | 86 |
| Architecture and Related Services | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 15 | 5 | 3 | – | – |
| African-American/Black Studies | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| East Asian Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Italian Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | – | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 294 | 313 | 89 | – | – |
| Anatomy | – | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Biochemistry | – | 2 | 6 | – | – |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 65 | – | – | – | – |
| Bioinformatics | – | 13 | 4 | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | – | 196 | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 144 | 3 | 13 | – | – |
| Biophysics | – | 1 | 4 | – | – |
| Biostatistics | – | 24 | 8 | – | – |
| Biotechnology | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | – | – | 7 | – | – |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | – | 4 | 5 | – | – |
| Conservation Biology | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Biology | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Epidemiology | – | 55 | 2 | – | – |
| Genetics | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Immunology | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Molecular Biology | 15 | – | 7 | – | – |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | – | 4 | 8 | – | – |
| Neuroscience | 35 | – | 10 | – | – |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | – | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| Pharmacology | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Physiology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 802 | 915 | 5 | – | – |
| Accounting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Actuarial Science | – | 31 | – | – | – |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | – | 67 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 690 | 554 | 5 | – | – |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | – | 146 | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Financial Planning and Services | – | 34 | – | – | – |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 112 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Insurance | – | 18 | – | – | – |
| International Marketing | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems | – | 50 | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 623 | 148 | – | – | – |
| Advertising | – | 39 | – | – | – |
| Broadcast Journalism | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Health Communication | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Journalism | 171 | 35 | – | – | – |
| Journalism, Other | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Public Relations/Image Management | – | 18 | – | – | – |
| Radio and Television | 125 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 327 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 28 | 208 | 8 | – | – |
| Computer Science | 28 | 62 | 8 | – | – |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Information Science/Studies | – | 143 | – | – | – |
| Education | 101 | 443 | 25 | – | 7 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | – |
| Art Teacher Education | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 41 | – | – | 1 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | – | 2 | 4 | – | – |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 3 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Education | – | ||||
| Dentistry | – | – | 221 | – | – |
| Endodontics/Endodontology | – | 3 | – | – | 12 |
| Environmental Health | – | 9 | 2 | – | – |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | – | 187 | 2 | – | – |
| Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Maternal and Child Health | – | 17 | 2 | – | – |
| Medical Scientist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Medicine | – | – | 153 | – | – |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | – | 41 | 6 | – | – |
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | – | 7 | – | – | 1 |
| Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Orthodontics/Orthodontology | – | 6 | – | – | 9 |
| Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics | – | 1 | – | – | 9 |
| Periodontics/Periodontology | – | – | – | – | 10 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | – | – | 60 | – | – |
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology | – | 4 | – | – | 10 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiographer | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 91 | – | 4 | – | – |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | – | – | – | – | – |
| History | 115 | 8 | 6 | – | – |
| History | 115 | 8 | 6 | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 10 | 213 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | – | 19 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 10 | 171 | – | – | – |
| Forensic Science and Technology | – | 23 | – | – | – |
| Human Services | – | 165 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 33 | – | – | – |
| Social Work | – | 132 | – | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | 214 | 273 | – | – |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | – | 49 | – | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 273 | – | – |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | – | – | – | – | – |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | – | 88 | – | – | – |
| Tax Law/Taxation | – | 75 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 44 | 72 | 8 | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | – | 69 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 44 | 3 | 8 | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 113 | 53 | 9 | – | – |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 8 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 92 | 6 | 7 | – | – |
| Museology/Museum Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nutrition Sciences | 13 | 23 | 1 | – | – |
| Systems Science and Theory | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Personal and Culinary Services | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 50 | 33 | 34 | – | – |
| Astronomy | 9 | 4 | 7 | – | – |
| Astrophysics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 19 | 23 | 11 | – | – |
| Chemistry, Other | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | 44 | 6 | – | 2 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 34 | 8 | – | – | – |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 9 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Health Teacher Education | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| International and Comparative Education | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Latin Teacher Education | 1 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 9 | 15 | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | 154 | 13 | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | – | 20 | – | – | 2 |
| Reading Teacher Education | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 3 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 20 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching | 8 | 21 | – | – | 1 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | – | 3 | 2 | – | 1 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 249 | 124 | 41 | – | – |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 21 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 97 | 27 | 16 | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 15 | 11 | 2 | – | – |
| Computer Software Engineering | 8 | 15 | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 30 | 39 | 13 | – | – |
| Engineering Mechanics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 11 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Materials Engineering | – | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 67 | 17 | 5 | – | – |
| Systems Engineering | – | 3 | 2 | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | 113 | 36 | 7 | – | – |
| Creative Writing | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 113 | 13 | 6 | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | – | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 70 | 8 | 3 | – | – |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Comparative Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 12 | 4 | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Italian Language and Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin Language and Literature | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Linguistics | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 15 | 4 | 3 | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 185 | 328 | 450 | – | 69 |
| Advanced General Dentistry | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other | – | 1 | – | – | 3 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Audiology/Audiologist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 13 | 34 | – | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Dental Clinical Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dental Public Health and Education | – | 4 | – | – | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 6 | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 11 | 4 | 13 | – | – |
| Psychology | 258 | 83 | 19 | – | – |
| Clinical Psychology | – | 28 | – | – | – |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | – | 3 | 4 | – | – |
| Counseling Psychology | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Psychology | 258 | 52 | 12 | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 731 | 197 | 35 | – | – |
| Anthropology | 38 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Archaeology | 22 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Development Economics and International Development | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Economics | 160 | 83 | 17 | – | – |
| Economics, Other | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Geography | 5 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 282 | 41 | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 127 | 5 | 8 | – | – |
| Social Sciences | – | 39 | 1 | – | – |
| Social Sciences, Other | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 66 | 1 | 4 | – | – |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 3 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | – | 20 | 32 | – | – |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | – | 11 | 2 | – | – |
| Religious/Sacred Music | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Theology/Theological Studies | – | 6 | 30 | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 206 | 180 | 35 | – | 10 |
| Acting | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 50 | 12 | 5 | – | – |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | – | 37 | – | – | – |
| Conducting | – | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 4 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | – | 35 | – | – | – |
| Graphic Design | 28 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 3 | 4 | – | – |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance | 8 | 21 | 6 | – | 2 |
| Music Theory and Composition | – | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Music | 6 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Painting | 23 | 15 | – | – | – |
| Sculpture | 6 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Stringed Instruments | 5 | 11 | 13 | – | 1 |
| Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology | 14 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | – | – | – | – |
| Voice and Opera | 14 | 8 | 2 | – | 7 |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistance B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics/Computer Science B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Boston University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (617) 353-2000 |
| Website: | www.bu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.bu.edu/admissions/apply |
| Address: | One Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 33,720 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 87% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 30,515 (90% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $55,892 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $55,892 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 55% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $43,022 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Boston University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Boston University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 8 | 13 | 19 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | 8 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| Education | 13 | 14 | 22 | 5 | |
| Engineering | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 14 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 13 | 8 | 24 | 15 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 5 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 6 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Social Sciences | 1 | 9 | 14 | 8 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 4 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | 16 | 15 | 6 | |
| Grand total | 64 | 109 | 170 | 87 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Boston University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $55,892 |
| Out-of-state | $55,892 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $55,502 |
| Out-of-state | $55,502 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,974 | 55% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,780 | 49% | $43,022 |
| Student loan aid | 958 | 27% | $10,980 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 8,986 | 49% | $36,461 |
| Federal student loans | 5,762 | 31% | $6,679 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Boston University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Boston University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 62,224 | 25,671 | 36,553 | Percent admitted | 100% | 19% | 19% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Boston University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 33,720 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 17,983 |
| Graduate enrollment | 15,737 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Boston University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
- Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Predoctoral
- Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency)
- Dental Public Health
- Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology- (OMP)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology- (OMP)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Fellowship
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
- Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
- Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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