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Boston University

Private nonprofit, 4-year

One Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215

(617) 353-2000

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Quick Facts

17,850

Total Enrollment

11%

Acceptance Rate

90%

Graduation Rate

$65,655

Median Earnings (6yr)

$65,168

In-State Tuition

$26,996

Avg Net Price

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1473

Avg SAT Score

About Boston University

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size 20,000 and above

Location

Address One Silber Way
City Boston, MA
ZIP Code 02215
County Suffolk County

President/Chief Administrator: Robert A. Brown (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 17%
Social Sciences 15%
Communication 13%
Biology 11%
Engineering 8%
Computer Science 7%
Psychology 5%
Health Professions 5%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 17,850

Student Demographics

Male 42%
Female 58%
White 33%
Black 6%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 20%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 680 710 740
SAT Math 720 760 780
ACT Composite 32 33 34

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $65,168
Out-of-State Tuition $65,168

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 18%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $11,453
$30,001 - $48,000 $11,167
$48,001 - $75,000 $13,639
$75,001 - $110,000 $25,501
$110,001+ $48,018

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$65,655

6 Years After

$73,661

8 Years After

$83,238

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $42,379  |  75th percentile: $90,651

Earnings by Family Income Background

$66,217

Low Income

$65,530

Middle Income

$65,320

High Income

Student Outcomes

95%

Full-Time Retention

100%

Part-Time Retention

90%

Graduation Rate