Boston University
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's Degree
Tuition per Year (out of state)
$59,816
Surrounding Environment
City: Large
Description:
Boston University, founded in 1839, is a private institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Communication and Engineering; Metropolitan College - School of Hospitality Management; the Schools for the Arts, Education, Law, Management, Medicine, Public Health, Social Work, and Theology; the Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; the Goldman School of Dental Medicine; and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Its 133-acre campus is located on the Charles River in downtown Boston.
One Silber Way
Boston, MA 02215
General Info:
617.353.2000
Website:
www.bu.edu/
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Boston University
Admissions
Application Fee: $80
Requirements:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school rank
- Secondary school record
- Completion of college-prepatory program
- Recommendations
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission:
Total Men WomenNumber of Applicants 75,778 29,240 46,538Applicants Admitted 14,129 6,704 7,425Admitted Students Enrolled Full Time 4,010 1,750 2,260Part Time 1 0 1
Test Scores:
SAT The SAT was taken by 1,293 enrolled students, or 32%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Critical Reading 660 740 Math 700 780 Writing 660 740
ACT The ACT was taken by 531 enrolled students, or 13%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Verbal 32 35 Math 31 34
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Boston University
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Year: 2021-2022
Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates
Tuition & Fees In-State $59,816Out-Of-State $59,816Books & Supplies $1,000On-Campus Room & Board $16,840Other Expenses $1,950Off-Campus Room & Board $16,840Other Expenses $1,950Off-Campus With Family Other Expenses $3,800
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Boston University
Programs
Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.
Majors | Degree Type |
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Acting. | MD/DO |
Actuarial Science. | MD/DO |
Advanced General Dentistry. | MD/DO |
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other. | MD/DO |
Advertising. | MD/DO |
African-American/Black Studies. | MD/DO |
American/United States Studies/Civilization. | MD/DO |
Anatomy. | MD/DO |
Ancient Studies/Civilization. | MD/DO |
Anthropology, General. | MD/DO |
Anthropology, Other. | MD/DO |
Applied Psychology. | MD/DO |
Archeology. | MD/DO |
Architectural History and Criticism, General. | MD/DO |
Area Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | MD/DO |
Art Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Artificial Intelligence. | MD/DO |
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other. | MD/DO |
Asian Studies/Civilization. | MD/DO |
Astronomy. | MD/DO |
Athletic Training/Trainer. | MD/DO |
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | MD/DO |
Banking and Financial Support Services. | MD/DO |
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law. | MD/DO |
Bible/Biblical Studies. | MD/DO |
Bilingual and Multilingual Education. | MD/DO |
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. | MD/DO |
Biochemistry. | MD/DO |
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | MD/DO |
Bioinformatics. | MD/DO |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | MD/DO |
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
Biophysics. | MD/DO |
Biostatistics. | MD/DO |
Biotechnology. | MD/DO |
Business Administration and Management, General. | MD/DO |
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. | MD/DO |
Business Statistics. | MD/DO |
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. | MD/DO |
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other. | MD/DO |
Chemistry, General. | MD/DO |
Chemistry, Other. | MD/DO |
Child Care and Support Services Management. | MD/DO |
Child Development. | MD/DO |
Chinese Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | MD/DO |
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | MD/DO |
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | MD/DO |
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | MD/DO |
Clinical Psychology. | MD/DO |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other. | MD/DO |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. | MD/DO |
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics. | MD/DO |
Communication, General. | MD/DO |
Comparative Literature. | MD/DO |
Computational Mathematics. | MD/DO |
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Computer and Information Sciences, Other. | MD/DO |
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. | MD/DO |
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | MD/DO |
Computer Engineering, General. | MD/DO |
Computer Engineering, Other. | MD/DO |
Computer Science. | MD/DO |
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other. | MD/DO |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | MD/DO |
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other. | MD/DO |
Conducting. | MD/DO |
Conservation Biology. | MD/DO |
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other. | MD/DO |
Counseling Psychology. | MD/DO |
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | MD/DO |
Creative Writing. | MD/DO |
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General. | MD/DO |
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. | MD/DO |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | MD/DO |
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Curriculum and Instruction. | MD/DO |
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. | MD/DO |
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Dental Public Health and Education. | MD/DO |
Dentistry. | MD/DO |
Development Economics and International Development. | MD/DO |
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | MD/DO |
Directing and Theatrical Production. | MD/DO |
Divinity/Ministry. | MD/DO |
Drama and Dance Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | MD/DO |
Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | MD/DO |
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | MD/DO |
East Asian Studies. | MD/DO |
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | MD/DO |
Economics, General. | MD/DO |
Economics, Other. | MD/DO |
Education Policy Analysis. | MD/DO |
Education, General. | MD/DO |
Education, Other. | MD/DO |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness. | MD/DO |
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other. | MD/DO |
Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | MD/DO |
Educational/Instructional Technology. | MD/DO |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | MD/DO |
Elementary Education and Teaching. | MD/DO |
Endodontics/Endodontology. | MD/DO |
Engineering, General. | MD/DO |
Engineering, Other. | MD/DO |
English Language and Literature, General. | MD/DO |
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | MD/DO |
English/Language Arts Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other. | MD/DO |
Environmental Biology. | MD/DO |
Environmental Health. | MD/DO |
Environmental Science. | MD/DO |
Epidemiology. | MD/DO |
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
European Studies/Civilization. | MD/DO |
Film/Cinema/Media Studies. | MD/DO |
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Finance, General. | MD/DO |
Financial Mathematics. | MD/DO |
Fine and Studio Arts Management. | MD/DO |
Foreign Language Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Forensic Science and Technology. | MD/DO |
French Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
Genetic Counseling/Counselor. | MD/DO |
Genetics, General. | MD/DO |
Geography. | MD/DO |
Geology/Earth Science, General. | MD/DO |
Geophysics and Seismology. | MD/DO |
German Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
Graphic Design. | MD/DO |
Health Communication. | MD/DO |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | MD/DO |
Health Professions Education. | MD/DO |
Health Services Administration. | MD/DO |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
Health Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Health/Health Care Administration/Management. | MD/DO |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. | MD/DO |
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | MD/DO |
Historic Preservation and Conservation, General. | MD/DO |
History, General. | MD/DO |
Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | MD/DO |
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other. | MD/DO |
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. | MD/DO |
Information Science/Studies. | MD/DO |
Insurance. | MD/DO |
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law. | MD/DO |
International Marketing. | MD/DO |
International Relations and Affairs. | MD/DO |
International Relations and National Security Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
Italian Studies. | MD/DO |
Japanese Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
Journalism, Other. | MD/DO |
Journalism. | MD/DO |
Keyboard Instruments. | MD/DO |
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. | MD/DO |
Latin American Studies. | MD/DO |
Latin Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
Law. | MD/DO |
Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Linguistics. | MD/DO |
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. | MD/DO |
Management Science. | MD/DO |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | MD/DO |
Manufacturing Engineering. | MD/DO |
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. | MD/DO |
Marketing, Other. | MD/DO |
Materials Engineering. | MD/DO |
Maternal and Child Health. | MD/DO |
Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | MD/DO |
Mathematics Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Mathematics, General. | MD/DO |
Mechanical Engineering. | MD/DO |
Medical Illustration and Informatics, Other. | MD/DO |
Medical Science/Scientist. | MD/DO |
Medicine. | MD/DO |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. | MD/DO |
Microbiology and Immunology. | MD/DO |
Microbiology, General. | MD/DO |
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | MD/DO |
Molecular Biology. | MD/DO |
Molecular Medicine. | MD/DO |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
Music Performance, General. | MD/DO |
Music Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Music Theory and Composition. | MD/DO |
Music, General. | MD/DO |
Music, Other. | MD/DO |
Musicology and Ethnomusicology. | MD/DO |
Near and Middle Eastern Studies. | MD/DO |
Neurobiology and Anatomy. | MD/DO |
Neuroscience. | MD/DO |
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. | MD/DO |
Nutrition Sciences. | MD/DO |
Occupational Therapy/Therapist. | MD/DO |
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. | MD/DO |
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery. | MD/DO |
Orthodontics/Orthodontology. | MD/DO |
Painting. | MD/DO |
Pathology/Experimental Pathology. | MD/DO |
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics. | MD/DO |
Periodontics/Periodontology. | MD/DO |
Pharmacology. | MD/DO |
Philosophy. | MD/DO |
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | MD/DO |
Physical Therapy/Therapist. | MD/DO |
Physics, General. | MD/DO |
Physiology, General. | MD/DO |
Playwriting and Screenwriting. | MD/DO |
Political Science and Government, General. | MD/DO |
Pre-Dentistry Studies. | MD/DO |
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. | MD/DO |
Printmaking. | MD/DO |
Programs for Foreign Lawyers. | MD/DO |
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology. | MD/DO |
Psychology, General. | MD/DO |
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | MD/DO |
Public Administration. | MD/DO |
Public Health Education and Promotion. | MD/DO |
Public Health, General. | MD/DO |
Public Health, Other. | MD/DO |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other. | MD/DO |
Public Relations/Image Management. | MD/DO |
Radio and Television. | MD/DO |
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. | MD/DO |
Reading Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign). | MD/DO |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other. | MD/DO |
Rehabilitation Science. | MD/DO |
Religion/Religious Studies. | MD/DO |
Religious/Sacred Music. | MD/DO |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | MD/DO |
Russian Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Sculpture. | MD/DO |
Social Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
Social Sciences, Other. | MD/DO |
Social Studies Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Social Work, Other. | MD/DO |
Social Work. | MD/DO |
Sociology, General. | MD/DO |
Spanish Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
Special Education and Teaching, General. | MD/DO |
Statistics, General. | MD/DO |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Systems Engineering. | MD/DO |
Systems Science and Theory. | MD/DO |
Tax Law/Taxation. | MD/DO |
Taxation. | MD/DO |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other. | MD/DO |
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. | MD/DO |
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other. | MD/DO |
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. | MD/DO |
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management. | MD/DO |
Theology/Theological Studies. | MD/DO |
Urban Studies/Affairs. | MD/DO |
Visual and Performing Arts, General. | MD/DO |
Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | MD/DO |
Youth Services/Administration. | MD/DO |
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Boston University
Financial Aid
Aid Type | # Receiving | % Receiving | Average Amt |
---|---|---|---|
Federal Grants | 585 | 20% | $ 7,411 |
State/Local Grants | 109 | 4% | $ 3,410 |
Institutional Grants | 1,541 | 53% | $ 47,824 |
Loans To Students | 744 | 26% | $ 9,475 |
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Boston University
Enrollment
Fall 2021
Undergraduate: | 18,229 |
Graduate: | 17,875 |
School Total: | 36,104 |
By Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate |
---|---|---|
Men | 7,719 / 42% | 7,600 / 43% |
Women | 10,510 / 58% | 10,275 / 57% |
By Race | Undergraduate | Graduate |
---|---|---|
International | 4,063 / 22% | 5,539 / 31% |
African-American | 724 / 4% | 776 / 4% |
Native American | 5 / 0% | 10 / 0% |
Asian | 3,481 / 19% | 1,801 / 10% |
Hispanic | 1,907 / 10% | 1,346 / 8% |
Caucasian | 6,184 / 34% | 7,095 / 40% |
Other | 1,010 / 6% | 887 / 5% |
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Boston University
Student Services
Services Offered:
- Academic/Career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-Campus day care for children
Special Learning Opportunities Offered:
- Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- ROTC
- Study Abroad
- Weekend/Evening college
- Teacher Certification
Library:
- Physical Facilities
- Organized collection of printed materials
- Access to digital/electronic resources
- Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
- Established library hours
- Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions
ROTC Options:
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force
Teacher Certification Details:
- Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
- Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
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Boston University
Athletics
Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA or NAIA Membership:
Football: Not applicable Basketball: Patriot League Baseball: Not applicable Cross Country/Track: Patriot League
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