About Boston University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
34,657
Website
N/AAccreditation
CIHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Boston University was established in the year 1839 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a private not-for-profit type institution which is dedicated to providing high-quality education.
The university has nearly 10,000 faculty and staff members and has three urban campuses providing various degree and programs. It has over 32,695 students enrolled in the various courses and programs which include 26,340 full-time and 6,355 part-time students.
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The university has a student-faculty ratio of 10:1.
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The University's acceptance rate is 29%, that means 29 students per 100 students who apply get the admission to the university.
The total graduation rate of the university is 87%.
The university is always looking to provide services to the students to help them grow in their careers. Various services offered by the university are several students clubs, fitness centers, and many more.
Online Education at Boston University
The university has been providing online degrees and programs since 2002. The programs offered by the university allows the students all over the world to get a high-quality education.
It allows the students to work at their own pace, through the flexible curriculum provided by the university. It provides an opportunity to interact with a world-class faculty and avail good quality education and facilities.
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The programs offered by the university are accredited and allows the transfer of the credits conveniently.
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The programs offered are one of the best in the country. The university has around 3,200 students enrolled in the online programs.
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The university offers various Masters, Doctorate and Graduate Certificate programs across various areas of study.
Reviews
The students have found the education at the university satisfactory and the faculty really approachable. Some other rankings and reviews are given below.
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According to the U.S. News, the university is ranked 42nd on the list of 'National Universities'.
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It holds the title for the 'Best Colleges for Veterans' and is ranking at number 18.
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The university has been ranked 28th on the list of the 'Most Innovative Schools'.
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The programs offered at the university are industry-oriented.
Admissions
Application Deadline
N/A
Acceptance Rate
22%
SAT Range
1330 - 1500
ACT Range
30 - 33
Application Fee
$80
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Admissions to Boston University
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs
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Completion of the application form.
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Official transcripts from all previous institutions attended.
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A personal statement
Admission Requirements for Graduate Programs
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Completion of the graduate application form.
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Official transcripts from all previous institutions attended.
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Three letters of recommendation and a current resume
Technical Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
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Windows Vista SP2/ OS X 10.6
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2.0 GHz processor
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2GB RAM
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Updated Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari 4.0 and a recent version of Java.
Recommended System Requirements
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Windows 7 SP1 or higher/ OS X 10.7 or higher
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3.0 GHz processor
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4GB RAM or higher.
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Updated Browser and a recent version of Java
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$29,154
Average Annual Cost
$52,816
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$1,132
Room And Board
$15,720
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,950
Total One Year Cost
$72,618
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
94%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$6,495
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
956 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
337 Graduates
Economics
249 Graduates
Psychology, General
217 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
198 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
156 Graduates
Computer Science
154 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
149 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
133 Graduates
Biology, General
127 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
124 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
121 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
114 Graduates
Journalism
108 Graduates
Mathematics
97 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
96 Graduates
Political Science and Government
95 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
86 Graduates
Computer Engineering
81 Graduates
Social Sciences, Other
65 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
65 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
62 Graduates
Social Work
61 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
55 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
51 Graduates
History
49 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
43 Graduates
Philosophy
42 Graduates
Sociology
40 Graduates
Pharmacology and Toxicology
39 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
38 Graduates
Music
33 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
29 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
29 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
28 Graduates
Biological and Biomedical Sciences,...
27 Graduates
Area Studies
26 Graduates
Chemistry
26 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
26 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Clin...
25 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
24 Graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, an...
22 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
22 Graduates
Physics
21 Graduates
Nutrition Sciences
18 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
18 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
16 Graduates
Anthropology
16 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
16 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
16 Graduates
Marketing
15 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
13 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
12 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
12 Graduates
Architectural History and Criticism
11 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
11 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
10 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
9 Graduates
Archeology
9 Graduates
Computer Engineering Technologies/T...
9 Graduates
Computer Software and Media Applica...
9 Graduates
Medical Illustration and Informatic...
8 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
7 Graduates
Classical and Ancient Studies
7 Graduates
Astronomy and Astrophysics
6 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
6 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
6 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
5 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
5 Graduates
Mental and Social Health Services a...
4 Graduates
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multic...
3 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
3 Graduates
Public Administration and Social Se...
2 Graduates
Urban Studies/Affairs
2 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences a...
2 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
2 Graduates
Teaching English or French as a Sec...
1 Graduates
Engineering, Other
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
18,515
Socio-Economic Diversity
14%
Part-time
6%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$83,141 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 99% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
99%
Undergrads in College Housing
75%
Averege Housing Cost
$10,390/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,330/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,330/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Terriers
School Colors
scarlett and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
N/A
Total Male Athletes
253
Total Female Athletes
324
Intramural Sports
35
Sports Club
46
Sports Team (Men)
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,200/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$65,300/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$226 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$41,036
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$6,934
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,534
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$38,887
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$54,555
$30K - $48K
$57,005
$48K - $75K
$49,415
$75K - $110K
$37,951
> $110K
$22,630
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$2,655,808
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$27,581,128
The university is constantly working on helping the students grow. To aid the students and encourage them to pursue higher education, various forms of financial assistance programs are provided to eligible students, such as loans, grants, federal work-study, and scholarships.
The students interested in availing the financial aid can fill up the FAFSA form. Boston University federal school code is 002130.
Various kinds of financial aid programs are mentioned below.
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The Federal Aid includes Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS Loans, and Federal Work-Study.
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The Military Aid includes Post 9/11 GI Bill and Tuition Assistance Program.
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The Institutional Aid includes Boston University Grant, BU Community Service Award, Richard D. Cohen Scholarship, Alumni Council Scholarship, MET Scholarship, Freshers Merit Scholarship and many more.
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The State Aid includes Massachusetts Gilbert Grant, Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, and Massachusetts No Interest Loan.
