Boston University
Boston University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Boston, MA. It enrolls about 36,624 students and admits roughly 11% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Boston, MA 02215 |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Enrollment | 36,624 |
| Acceptance rate | 11% |
| Applicants / admitted | 80,495 / 8,733 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $65,168 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $65,168 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 90% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 95% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 680–740 |
| ACT middle 50% | 32–34 |
| Website | www.bu.edu/ |
| Phone | 6173532000 |
Admissions
About 80,495 students applied and 8,733 were admitted. Of those admitted, 3,145 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $65,168 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 3,488 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 90% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Boston University is in Boston, MA, Suffolk County. Its coordinates are 42.3511, -71.1079.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Boston University?
About 11% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 80,495 applicants.
How much does Boston University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $65,168 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Boston University?
About 36,624 students are enrolled.