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  • BOSTON, MA
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Boston University
#7 in Best Colleges for Design in America
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  • 4 Year
  • BOSTON, MA
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    Boston University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for BU?

    Boston University admissions is very selective with an acceptance rate of 19%. Students that get into Boston University have an average SAT score between 1360-1520 or an average ACT score of 31-34. The regular admissions application deadline for Boston University is January 4. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Boston University early decision deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    19%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    32%
    Total Applicants
    75,778
    SAT Range
    1360-1520
    SAT Reading
    660-740
    SAT Math
    700-780
    Students Submitting SAT
    32%
    ACT Range
    31-34
    ACT English
    32-35
    ACT Math
    28-34
    ACT Writing
    8-9
    Students Submitting ACT
    13%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 4
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $80
    Application Website
    bu.edu/admissions/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    57%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 98 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 97 responses
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