- AcademicsA+
- ValueA
- DiversityA+
- CampusA-
- AthleticsA-
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsA
- LocationA+
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodA+
- Student LifeA+
- SafetyB-
Boston University is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-AAA
Athletic Conference
Patriot League
Address
One Silber Way
Boston, MA 02215
Website
Boston University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
35%
SAT Range
1190-1410
ACT Range
27-31
Application Fee
$80
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Boston University
Cost
Net Price
$32,539/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 73%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.183 responses
- 58%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.189 responses
- 43%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.189 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management
842 GraduatesCommunications
378 GraduatesPsychology
279 GraduatesEconomics
234 GraduatesInternational Relations and National Security Studies
196 GraduatesRadio, Television, and Digital Communication
152 GraduatesRehabilitation and Therapy
149 GraduatesHealth Service Preparatory Studies
128 GraduatesBiology
121 GraduatesBioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
115 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
16,619Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Poll
- 54%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.238 responses
Poll
- 54%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.280 responses
After Boston University
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$60,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
85%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 78%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.133 responses
Boston University Reviews
3,059 reviews
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Boston University is an institution that within one semester has taught me the value of balance, friendships and motivation. What makes Boston University so unique is the students' ability to be bot intellectual yet socially and culturally aware, well socialized and happy. Yes, towards finals week things may get more stressful and the work is very challenging but through it you get to know a lot about yourself, what you can handle and what you can do to prepare yourself best for a successful experience at the University. Another thing that makes Boston U unique is the fact that there are so many resources on and off of campus that can make your experience more dynamic than just going to another great school in the Northeast. Research labs, internships, corporations and the notable alumni and professors all act as accessible tools to help cultivate and enrich your experience beyond the books.
If I had the option I would choose Boston University again. Despite this being my first semester at the University, I couldn't imagine being anywhere else. The culture, the overall vibe, the people and the appreciation and longing for academic and cultural enrichment cannot be matched! If you are looking for a University where you can meet the smartest yet most interesting people ever- Boston University is the place. Go Terriers!
If I had the option I would choose Boston University again. Despite this being my first semester at the University, I couldn't imagine being anywhere else. The culture, the overall vibe, the people and the appreciation and longing for academic and cultural enrichment cannot be matched! If you are looking for a University where you can meet the smartest yet most interesting people ever- Boston University is the place. Go Terriers!
Hockey is a huge part of the school culture and almost everyone attends the games. And of course, Soccer's "Terrier Tailgate" is the biggest back-to-school event. Besides that, varsity sports do not really dominate campus life at Boston University.
The Fitness and recreation center (Fitrec) is one of the best-kept facilities on campus. It offers a myriad of classes for credit, from marathon running to Zumba. There are also several external not-for-credit classes. The facilities are incredible, with several courts, weight lifting rooms, an athletic pool and a lazy river, and a rock wall. There are rooms for any kind activity available, such as dance and yoga classes and basketball. I cannot find anything bad to say about fitrec - nearly everybody uses it, and it is super well kept and feels new although it is now 10 years old. There is also a super yummy smoothie bar in the corner with healthy refreshers for after you exercise!
The Fitness and recreation center (Fitrec) is one of the best-kept facilities on campus. It offers a myriad of classes for credit, from marathon running to Zumba. There are also several external not-for-credit classes. The facilities are incredible, with several courts, weight lifting rooms, an athletic pool and a lazy river, and a rock wall. There are rooms for any kind activity available, such as dance and yoga classes and basketball. I cannot find anything bad to say about fitrec - nearly everybody uses it, and it is super well kept and feels new although it is now 10 years old. There is also a super yummy smoothie bar in the corner with healthy refreshers for after you exercise!
There are very tight knit communities across classes within the major I'm in, giving information and perspectives from each year of their experience at Boston University. Some schools have a buddy system where you're supported by an upperclassman your field, but at Boston University, every sophomore, junior, and senior is there to help you within your major. And if that isn't enough, you have the support of your professors!