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Boston University
  • 4 Year
  • BOSTON, MA
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Boston University
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • BOSTON, MA
  • 3,420 reviews
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    Students at Boston University

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 150 responses
    • Motivated
      29%
    • Diverse
      27%
    • Intelligent
      21%
    • There is no typical student
      9%
    • Different yet similar
      5%
    • Intellectual
      3%
    • Basic
      1%
    Female Undergrads
    59%
    Male Undergrads
    41%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      16%
    • Out-of-State
      58%
    • International
      26%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      1%
    • 18-19
      40%
    • 20-21
      49%
    • 22-24
      8%
    • Over 25
      1%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      20%
    • $30k-$48k
      12%
    • $49k-$75k
      14%
    • $76k-$110k
      14%
    • $110k+
      39%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    71%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 194 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 195 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      4%
    • Asian
      14%
    • Hispanic
      10%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      22%
    • Multiracial
      3%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      8%
    • White
      39%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    What political party do you associate yourself with?
    Based on 104 responses
    • Republican
      9%
    • Democratic
      57%
    • Independent
      20%
    • Other party not mentioned
      1%
    • I don't care about politics
      13%
    Poll
    How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
    Based on 193 responses
    • Progressive/very liberal
      18%
    • Liberal
      45%
    • Moderate
      15%
    • Conservative
      1%
    • Libertarian
      1%
    • Not sure
      21%
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