Boston, MA
29%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 16,907 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 40,534 |
| Total Received | 57,441 |
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| Name | Location |
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| New York University | New York, NY |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| SAT | 3087 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 1794 |
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Founded in 1839, Boston University is a private teaching and research institution located on 133 acres along the Charles River in downtown Boston.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 32,695 |
| Established in | 1839 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACAE (Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education) • APA (American Psychological Association) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
Urban campus in Boston (population: 673,184), covering 133 acres along the Charles River; medical center campus in downtown Boston. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
Boston University
233 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215
| Application fee | $80 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
December 1 (priority deadline) January 2 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Required of some SAT or ACT Required |
29%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 16,907 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 40,534 |
| Total Received | 57,441 |
Particular talent/ability
Secondary school record
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
Kelly Walter
Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Admissions
P: 617 353-2300
F: 617 353-9695
admissions@bu.edu
| Tuition | $50,980 |
| Room | $10,080 |
| Board | $5,190 |
| Additional fees | $1,102 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $68,352 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $40,232 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $28,120 |
85%
$40,232
Need-based
| Federal | $14,350,197 |
| State | $1,788,140 |
| Institutional | $180,922,199 |
| Other external | $4,190,909 |
| Total | $201,251,445 |
|---|
Non-need-based
| Federal | $114,489 |
| State | $1,700 |
| Institutional | $20,261,899 |
| Other external | $3,103,032 |
| Total | $23,481,120 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Not Reported
90%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 106 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India South Korea Taiwan |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab International student center Special counselors/advisors |
Anne Corriveau
Senior Associate Director, International Admissions
617 353-4492
intadmis@bu.edu
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