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Address: One Silber Way, Boston, Massachusetts 02215
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Phone Number: (617) 353-2000
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Website: http://www.bu.edu/
About
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 a 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.
Overview
Institution Type |
(4 Years) Private Not-For-Profit |
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Headquartered at |
Boston, Massachusetts |
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FAFSA/Federal School Code |
002130 |
Learn More: What is FAFSA school code? How to fill FAFSA application? |
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Institutional Accreditation |
Learn More: Why Accreditation is important? |
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Programmatic Accreditation |
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Historically Black College or University |
No |
Data Source: http://www.bu.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS, Federal Student Aid, CHEA.
Accreditation
The university is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Along with being regionally accredited, various specialized programs offered by the university are programmatically accredited.
Programmatic Accreditation
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Music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation (NASM)
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Social work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation (CSWE)
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Law program is accredited by Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, American Bar Association (ABA)
Statistics
| Student Faculty Ratio | 10: 1 | |
| Total Population | 32,695 | |
| Student Population | Full Time: 26,340 | Part Time: 6,355 |
| Gender Division | Male: 41 % | Female: 59 % |
Graduation Rate
Male: 85 %
Female: 87 %
Total Graduation Rate: 87 %
Graduation rate with bachelors degree completed
Race & Ethnicity
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2016.
Majors and Online Programs
Boston University offers 61 online programs across 13 Majors
Human Services
Offering 4 programs accross 1 degrees
Business Management
Offering 23 programs accross 2 degrees
Arts
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Computer Science
Offering 7 programs accross 1 degrees
Criminal Justice
Offering 3 programs accross 2 degrees
Information Technology
Offering 8 programs accross 2 degrees
Information Systems
Offering 3 programs accross 2 degrees
Health Science
Offering 4 programs accross 2 degrees
Accounting
Offering 2 programs accross 1 degrees
Music
Offering 3 programs accross 3 degrees
Education
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Law
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Behavioral Sciences
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Admissions
Boston University Acceptance Rate is 29%
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $80 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $95 |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2017.
| Total Applicants | 57,441 |
| Total Applicants Admitted | 16,907 |
| Applicants Enrolled | 3,552 |
| Full time Applicants Enrolled | 3,550 |
| Part Time Applicants Enrolled | 2 |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | Required |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2016.
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 2,514 | |
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 1,511 | |
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 71% | |
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 43% | |
| SAT Math | 630 average | 580 - 680 range |
| SAT Critical Reading | 675 average | 620 - 730 range |
| SAT Writing | 645 average | 600 - 690 range |
| ACT Composite | 29 average | 27 - 31 range |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2015-2016.
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
Financial Aid and Scholarships
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.
Federal Aid
| Federal Grants | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Pell Grant | $4,626 | An Undergraduate student. U.S. Citizen or eligible immigrant. | June 30th, 2019 |
| Federal supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant | $2,121 | An Undergraduate student. U.S. Citizen or eligible immigrant. | June 30th, 2019 |
| Federal Loans | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Direct Subsidized Loan | $6,470 | U.S. Citizen or an eligible immigrant. Accepted as a Regular student. | June 30th, 2019 |
| Direct Unsubsidized Loans | $6,470 | U.S. Citizen or an eligible immigrant. Accepted as a Regular student. | June 30th, 2019 |
| Direct PLUS Loans | $21,147 | U.S. Citizen or an eligible immigrant. Accepted as a Regular student. | June 30th, 2019 |
| Federal Financial Aid | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Federal Work-Study | Varies | Need of Financial support. U.S. National or Eligible non-resident. | June 30th, 2019 |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
State Grants and Scholarships
| State Grants | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Massachusetts Gilbert Grant | $3,082 | Residents of Massachusetts. Demonstrate financial needs. | Varies |
| Massachusetts Part-Time Grant | $3,082 | Enrolled on a part-time basis. Residents of Massachusetts. | Varies |
| State Loans | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Massachusetts No Interest Loan | $4,000 | Resident of Massachusetts. Full-time Student. | March 1st, 2019 |
Data Source: http://www.bu.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
Scholarships and Grants
| Institutional Grants | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Boston University Grant | Varies | Demonstrate financial need. CGPA 2.0 | Varies |
| BU Community Service Award | Varies | Demonstrate Financial need. CGPA 2.00. | Varies |
| Charles River Housing Grant | Varies | Demonstrate Financial need. Live in housing on the Charles River Campus. | Varies |
| Institutional Scholarships | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Richard D. Cohen Scholarship | Varies | Outstanding academic achievement. Demonstrate Financial need. | Varies |
| Alumni Council Scholarship | $2,500 | Alumni affiliation. Demonstrate Financial need. | Varies |
| MET Scholarship | Varies | Merit-based. | Varies |
| Freshers Merit Scholarship | Varies | Merit-Based. Full-time Freshers. | Varies |
Data Source: http://www.bu.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
Military and Veteran Benefits
| Military Financial Aid | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Post 9/11 GI Bill | $17,190 | Honorably Discharged from the military. Served 30 days after Sep10,2001. | Varies |
| Tuition Assistance Program | $3,379 | Members of Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. | Varies |
Data Source: http://www.bu.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
Federal Aid based on family income
| Family Income | Average Federal Aid per year |
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| Under $30,000 | $21,773 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $22,618 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $26,232 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $30,023 |
| Over $110,000 | $46,991 |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
| Federal, State or Institutional Aid Awarded | Percent | Avg Amount per year |
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| Undergraduate students awarded Pell grants | 13% | $4,364 |
| Federal, State or Institutional aid awarded for Full-time, first-time undergraduates | 47% | $34,255 |
| Federal Grant awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates | 13% | $6,125 |
| Institutional Grant awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates | 46% | $32,716 |
| Students Loans awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates | 40% | $9,652 |
| Federal Students Loans awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates | 40% | $6,923 |
| Average aid awarded as grant or scholarship | $ 31,539 |
| Post-9/11 GI Bill Award | Number of Students | Amount per year |
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| Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits | 390 | $13,375 |
| Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduate students | 100 | $18,299 |
| Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduate students | 290 | $11,677 |
Data Source: http://www.bu.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
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