Boston University
Boston, MA
Boston, MA
14%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 11,607 |
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| Declined | 69,189 |
| Total Received | 80,796 |
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Founded in 1839, Boston University is a private research university known for its strong programs in Medicine, Law, and Engineering. It is located on a 169-acre campus in Boston, Massachusetts—along the Charles River in the Fenway-Kenmore and Allston neighborhoods.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 36,714 |
| Established in | 1839 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
Urban campus in Boston (population: 685,094), covering 169-acres along the Charles River in Boston's Kennmore, Fenway and Allston neighborhoods; 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
Welcome to The BU Beach
The BU Beach is one of the most popular places on campus for BU students to hang out, study, or grab a bite. When the weather is warm, you can find BU students laying out at the beach, playing frisbee, and listening to music.Tour of a BU Classroom
Here's a look at a typical classroom at BU.Jess Gives You a Peak of a Lecture Hall
Most gen-ed level 100 courses will be held in a lecture style setting. Some classes reach up to 300 students, though all large lectures are broken up into smaller discussion sections of 15-20 students that meet once a week with a TA.Switching Majors
BU makes it easy for students to switch their majors and even encourages it to an extent. When accepted to BU, you are accepted to all colleges within, so you are able to switch your major and even your school easily. Depending on the school, you may have to take some additional courses or simply fill out a form.
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| Application fee | $80 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Required of some |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 4 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required of some |
14%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 11,607 |
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| Declined | 69,189 |
| Total Received | 80,796 |
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record
Formal demonstration of competencies
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53%
$46,070
| Tuition | $65,168 |
| Housing | $11,600 |
| Food | $6,510 |
| Additional fees | $2,085 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $86,363 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $46,070 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $40,293 |
Need-based
| Federal | $18,546,811 |
| State | $1,606,263 |
| Institutional | $251,910,535 |
| Other external | $3,691,139 |
| Total | $275,754,748 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | $946,728 |
| State | $50,415 |
| Institutional | $22,002,084 |
| Other external | $5,708,586 |
| Total | $28,707,813 |
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 125 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India South Korea Taiwan Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab International student center Special counselors/advisors |
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