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Location & Contact
Address
233 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215
United States
Boston, MA 02215
United States
Contact
Ms. Kelly A. Walter
Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@bu.edu
Phone: 617-353-2300
Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@bu.edu
Phone: 617-353-2300
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80,495
Applied
8,733
Accepted
18,656
Enrolled
Female Admissions
48,314
Females Applied
4,827
Females Accepted
10%
Male Admissions
32,176
Males Applied
3,906
Males Accepted
12%
Applying
80
Application Fee
3.89
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
| Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Audition/ portfolio (Talent/ability is very important for College of Fine Arts applicants, otherwise not considered.) |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 6th | April 1st | No |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | March 15th | April 15th | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 711 | 680 | 740 | |
| SAT Math | 745 | 710 | 780 | |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 32 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
66,670
Private
Fees
1,432
Full-time student fees
19,020
Room & board
12,180
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
62,183
Avg. Financial Aid Package
68,339
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
45,811
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
2,157
Avg. Loan Aid
32,831
Avg. Grant Aid
57,824
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
90%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
35%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
18,656
Total Undergrad students
21%
International Students
72%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.31% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.96% |
| White or Caucasian | 32.85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.06% |
| Asian | 19.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 4.55% |
| Other | 3.48% |
Gender
Male (41.86%)
Female (58.14%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 69% |
Student Activities
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Head of the Charles Regatta, Beanpot Tournament and SPLASH
Head of the Charles Regatta, Beanpot Tournament and SPLASH
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
There are currently more than 450 student org.
There are currently more than 450 student org.
Most popular organizations:
Cultural organizations, performing and Acapella groups, residence hall associations, service organizations and student government
Cultural organizations, performing and Acapella groups, residence hall associations, service organizations and student government
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
security personnel at residence hall entrances, self-defense education, well-lit sidewalks, Emergency Alert System, Blue Light System),
security personnel at residence hall entrances, self-defense education, well-lit sidewalks, Emergency Alert System, Blue Light System),
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | | No | No |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Fencing | | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Golf | | No | No |
| Gymnastics | | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | | Division 1 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Rowing | No | Division 1 | |
| Rugby | | No | No |
| Sailing | | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | | No | No |
| Squash | | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Triathlon | | No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | | | No |
| Water Polo | | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | | No | No |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Fencing | | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
| Golf | | Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | | Division 1 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Rowing | No | Division 1 | |
| Rugby | | No | No |
| Sailing | | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | | Division 1 | No |
| Squash | | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Triathlon | | No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | | | No |
| Water Polo | | No | No |
Faculty
2,829
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,962
Part-time - 867
Male - 1,589
Female - 1,240
Boston University