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Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, MA. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Boston University Rankings

Boston University appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 2 State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality #1 of 4 Region — New England
Overall Quality #1 of 9 State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality #1 of 16 Region — New England
Overall Quality #1 of 16 State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality #1 of 35 Region — New England
Overall Quality #1 of 38 Region — New England
Overall Quality #1 of 1 State — Massachusetts

Where Is Boston University?

Location of Boston University

Get in touch with Boston University are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: One Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 6173532000
Website: www.bu.edu/
Admissions: www.bu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: www.bu.edu/finaid

How Do I Get Into Boston University?

You can apply to Boston University online at: www.bu.edu/admissions/apply

Boston University is classified as Highly Selective (10-20%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Boston University

This is what Boston University looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Boston University?

Boston University admits 11%, which means it is very selective and competitive. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 37% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

33% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Boston University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 690 and 750. Math scores were between 730 and 780.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Boston University  ( 690 to 750 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Boston University  ( 730 to 780 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1420 to 1530.
SAT Total Scores for Boston University  ( 1420 to 1530 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Boston University ranged between 32 and 34.

ACT Composite Scores for Boston University  ( 32 to 34 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Boston University can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 30,456 3,492 12%
Women 44,822 4,975 11%

Can I Afford Boston University?

The average net price after aid at Boston University is $26,996. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $66,670
In-State Fees $1,432
Out-of-State Tuition $66,670
Out-of-State Fees $1,432
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $68,102
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $68,102

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 17% of students at Boston University receive some form of financial aid (3,145 students).

Nearly 50% of students at Boston University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $54,501 per student.

19% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,844.

Student Loan Debt

23% of Boston University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,428 per year.

Boston University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 22,606 students enrolled at Boston University. Boston University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 17,850 undergraduate students at Boston University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Boston University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Boston University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Boston University Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 3,587
Black or African American 1,035
Hispanic 1,999
White 5,676
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 17
Two or More Races 821
Non-Resident 3,730

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Boston University are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of Boston University Students
State First-Time UG Students
New York 496
Massachusetts 492
California 247
New Jersey 205
Pennsylvania 115

Additionally, approximately 20.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Boston University Graduate Student Diversity

17,968 of Boston University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Boston University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Boston University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Boston University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Boston University
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2,120
Black or African American 790
Hispanic 1,401
White 6,216
Two or More Races 467
Non-Resident 5,677

Online Learning at Boston University

Boston University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

113 undergraduate students at Boston University took at least one online class — of those, 103 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,241 students took at least one online class and 5,320 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Boston University

The following healthcare degree programs are offered by Boston University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Public Health 265 7 272
Dentistry 214
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 36 153 189
Medicine 154
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 138 138
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences 24 5 90
Health and Medical Administrative Services 65 7 72
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 20 43 63
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services 12 42 1 55
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 27 25 52
Medical Illustration and Informatics 33 38
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 13 13
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities 4 4
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 3 3
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 1 1

Academic Programs at Boston University

Boston University offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Boston University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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