Boston University

Boston University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution located in Boston, MA. It has a 12.8% acceptance rate, with a median SAT score of 1530 and median ACT of 34. The average net price is $24,402. Boston University is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Admissions Statistics

Student Outcomes

Net Price by Family Income

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships at Boston University:

Family Income	Avg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000	$9,500
$30,001 – $48,000	$9,342
$48,001 – $75,000	$11,778
$75,001 – $110,000	$22,517
$110,000+	$47,504

Top Majors at Boston University

Major	Degrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing	768
Communication & Journalism	598
Social Sciences	589
Biological & Biomedical Sciences	569
Computer & Information Sciences	361
Engineering	354
Psychology	313
Health Professions	236
Visual & Performing Arts	156
Mathematics & Statistics	110

Financial Aid at Boston University

• 55.0% of students receive some form of financial aid
• Average grant/scholarship: $42,000 per year
• Average net price (all students): $24,402 per year

About Boston University

• Type: Private nonprofit 4-year
• Location: Boston, MA
• Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
• Accreditation: New England Commission on Higher Education
• Yield Rate: 3800.0%

Official website: https://www.bu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.bu.edu/admissions

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