School Summary

Boston University


General Information:

Founded in 1839, Boston University is seated on 140 acres located in Suffolk county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 10:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 13 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 150. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

One Silber Way

Boston, MA
02215
For more information call: 617 353-2000. This school has a website at https://www.bu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.bu.edu/admissions/apply


Application Deadline: January
Application Fee: $80
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: audition/ portfolio (Talent/ability is very important for College of Fine Arts applicants, otherwise not considered.)
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $19,020.00 $19,020.00
Fees $1,432.00 $1,432.00
Total $20,452.00 $20,452.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.bu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Strong competition - More than 50% of all freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 26 on ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 64% 86%
600-699 35% 14%
500-599 1% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 89%
24-29 10%
18-23 1%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 86%
11-25% 12.00%
26-50% 2.00%
Under 50% 0.00%



Basketball, Crew, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Crew, Field hockey, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Triathlon, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice hockey, Rugby, Sailing, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Squash, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo

Triathlon, Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice hockey, Rugby, Sailing, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Squash, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo


Basketball, Crew, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Crew, Field hockey, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 7,810
Female 10,846
Total 18,656


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 15,607
Female 21,017
Total 36,624

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 20%
African American 6%
Hispanic 11%
Native American 0%
White 33%
Other 30%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 97%
At Least 25 Years Old 3%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 28%
Out Of State 72%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 69%
Live Off Campus 31%


Head of the Charles Regatta, Beanpot Tournament, SPLASH

cultural organizations, performing and Acapella groups, residence hall associations, service organizations, student government


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 04.0801                                           Architectural History and Criticism, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 16.1200                                           Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 40.0201                                           Astronomy
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 26.0901                                           Physiology, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 14.1201                                           Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  • 50.0601                                           Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • 26.0210                                           Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • 30.3901                                           Economics and Computer Science
  • 45.0203                                           Medical Anthropology
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 30.2101                                           Holocaust and Related Studies
  • 51.2314                                           Rehabilitation Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 16.0102                                           Linguistics
  • 16.0201                                           African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
  • 30.4201                                           Geoarcheaology
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 30.4901                                           Mathematical Economics
  • 27.0305                                           Financial Mathematics
  • 27.0303                                           Computational Mathematics
  • 45.1201                                           Urban Studies/Affairs
  • 45.0202                                           Physical and Biological Anthropology
  • 26.1307                                           Conservation Biology
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 13.0201                                           Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • 13.1003                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 16.1202                                           Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
  • 05.0126                                           Italian Studies
  • 05.0107                                           Latin American Studies
  • 05.0104                                           East Asian Studies
  • 05.0108                                           Near and Middle Eastern Studies
  • 05.0103                                           Asian Studies/Civilization
  • 05.0106                                           European Studies/Civilization
  • 05.0102                                           American/United States Studies/Civilization
  • 05.0201                                           African-American/Black Studies
  • 26.1501                                           Neuroscience
  • 16.0302                                           Japanese Language and Literature
  • 16.0303                                           Korean Language and Literature
  • 16.0908                                           Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 16.0301                                           Chinese Language and Literature
  • 16.1203                                           Latin Language and Literature
  • 40.0101                                           Physical Sciences, General
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 16.0402                                           Russian Language and Literature
  • 40.0810                                           Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
  • 52.1003                                           Organizational Behavior Studies
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 26.1302                                           Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
  • 26.1305                                           Environmental Biology
  • 40.0603                                           Geophysics and Seismology
  • 26.0204                                           Molecular Biology
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.0204                                           Cultural Anthropology
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 50.0904                                           Music Theory and Composition
  • 45.0301                                           Archeology
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 50.0905                                           Musicology and Ethnomusicology
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 40.0202                                           Astrophysics
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0701                                           Radio and Television
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 16.0104                                           Comparative Literature
  • 30.2201                                           Ancient Studies/Civilization
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 50.0911                                           Stringed Instruments
  • 50.0709                                           Sculpture
  • 50.0710                                           Printmaking
  • 50.0708                                           Painting
  • 51.1101                                           Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 42.2803                                           Counseling Psychology
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 50.0502                                           Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.3601                                           Manufacturing Engineering
  • 50.0506                                           Acting
  • 52.1501                                           Real Estate
  • 52.0205                                           Operations Management and Supervision
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 50.0507                                           Directing and Theatrical Production
  • 50.0907                                           Keyboard Instruments
  • 52.1803                                           Retailing and Retail Operations
  • 22.0302                                           Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • 52.0804                                           Financial Planning and Services
  • 44.0702                                           Youth Services/Administration
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 51.0601                                           Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1306                                           Foreign Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 51.2311                                           Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
  • 51.1004                                           Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • 51.0603                                           Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
  • 30.0601                                           Systems Science and Theory
  • 30.1901                                           Nutrition Sciences
  • 51.0204                                           Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • 40.0599                                           Chemistry, Other
  • 16.1299                                           Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • 16.0399                                           East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • 13.9999                                           Education, Other
  • 52.0999                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
  • 16.0199                                           Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other
  • 16.1199                                           Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 51.2399                                           Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
  • 16.0999                                           Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • 45.9999                                           Social Sciences, Other
  • 05.0199                                           Area Studies, Other
  • 51.9999                                           Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.