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Boston, Massachusetts 02215

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Boston University is a private institution in Boston with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1473, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A large campus of 17.9K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

90% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $83,238 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,996.

Established
1839
Motto
"Learning, Virtue, Piety"
Mascot
Rhett the Boston Terrier
Type
Private research university
Conference
men's basketball
Division
Division I

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11%Acceptance
1473SAT Avg
17,850Students
10:1Student:Faculty
90%Grad Rate
$83,238Earnings 10yr
$26,996Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Boston University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate10.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1473

Reading & WritingMid: 700
680740
MathMid: 740
720780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3234

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

10.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1473

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$65,168
Room & Board$18,110
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$82,694
Average Net Price$26,996
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,453
$30–48K$11,167
$48–75K$13,639
$75–110K$25,501
$110K+$48,018

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,996

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

77.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

137

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (308)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
17,850
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 33%
Black 6%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 20%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 22%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate90.0%
Freshman Retention94.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$65,655
8 Years$73,661
10 Years$83,238

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$68,800
Men
$86,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#42
Wall Street Journal
#88
Washington Monthly
#69

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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