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Boston University
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Boston University Profile
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One Silber Way
Boston , MA 02215
(617) 353-2300
http://www.bu.edu
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- Setting
- Large city
- Enrollment
- 32,727
- Full time
- 26,411
- Part time
- 6,316
- Men full time
- 11,141
- Women full time
- 15,270
Boston University More Information
- Type of School
- Four or more years , Private not-for-profit
- Religious affiliation
- None
- Highest degree offered
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
- Calendar
- Semester
- Distance learning opportunities
- Yes
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Boston University Admission Basics
- Admissions office phone number
- (617) 353-2300
- Open admission policy
- No
- Undergraduate Application fee
- $75
- Applied
- 37,795
- Admitted
- 22,101
- Enrolled
- 4,130
- Admitted %
- 58%
Boston University Admission factors
- Admission test scores
- Required
- Secondary school GPA
- Required
- Secondary school rank
- Required
- Secondary school record
- Required
- TOEFL
- Required
- Completion of college preparatory program
- Required
- Recommendations
- Required
- Formal demonstration of competencies
- Required
Boston University Admission statistics
- Students submitting SAT
- 89%
- SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
- 570
- SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
- 660
- SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
- 600
- SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
- 690
- Students submitting ACT
- 36%
- ACT Composite 25th percentile score
- 26
- ACT Composite 75th percentile score
- 30
Boston University Diversity
- American Indian/Alaskan Native
- -
- Asian/Pacific Islander
- -
- Black/Non-Hispanic
- -
- Hispanic
- -
- White/Non-Hispanic
- -
- Non-Resident Alien
- 16%
- Race/ethnicity unknown
- 19%
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Boston University Cost
- In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
- $39,864
- Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
- $39,864
- Books and Supplies
- $940
- On-campus room and board
- $12,260
- Off-campus room and board
- -
Boston University Financial Aid
- Students Receiving Aid
- 64%
- Receiving Federal Grants
- 17% , $6,532 on average
- Receiving Institutional Aid
- 56% , $22,813 on average
- Receiving Student Loans
- 52% , $9,825 on average
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Boston University Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
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Boston University Deadlines
Regular Admissions
- Regular application deadline
- January 1
- Priority application deadline
- -
- Fall application deadline
- January 1
- SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
- January 1
- SAT Subject score report due
- January 1
- College will notify student by
- April 15
- Student must reply to acceptance by
- May 1
- Deadline for housing deposit
- May 1
Financial Aid
- Financial aid priority deadline
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- Financial aid deadline
- February 15
- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
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- Student must reply to financial aid decision by
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Early Decision/Action
- Early decision deadline
- November 1
- College will notify student of early decision by
- December 15
- Early action deadline
- -
- College will notify student of early action by
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Transfer Students
- Transfer priority application deadline
- -
- Transfer priority financial aid deadline
- April 1
- Transfer application closing date
- April 1
- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
- -
- College will notify student of transfer decision by
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- Application Link
- www.bu.edu/admissions/apply
- Scholarship Calculator Link
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- Virtual Tour Link
- http://www.bu.edu/admissions/you-at-bu/#/finding-my-way/?id=christina-fitting-in
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- 3087
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Boston UniversityNames and Abbreviations
- Common Name
- Boston University
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- BU
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- BU
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Student Reviews of Boston University
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Alex from Waco, TX
It's a bit expensive, but coupled with some hard work to get scholarships or a job you can get here. BU definitely makes an effort to help students cut costs here and there, like encouraging on-campus living as the Boston living cost is high. My… more read full review
It's a bit expensive, but coupled with some hard work to get scholarships or a job you can get here. BU definitely makes an effort to help students cut costs here and there, like encouraging on-campus living as the Boston living cost is high. My classes definitely are worth their weight in knowledge gained, and cosmetic work on campus lets you know your money is definitely going to enrich your college experience and not just to the administrative pockets. read full review
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Cristina from Haverstraw, NY
There is so much to do here! Thousands of students that provide student-led activities as well as the school providing stuff to do. For example, at BU Central, students book bands to come and play for students for FREE! The school also does things… more read full review
There is so much to do here! Thousands of students that provide student-led activities as well as the school providing stuff to do. For example, at BU Central, students book bands to come and play for students for FREE! The school also does things for students, like teh parade held last year to honor the hockey team in their national victory. read full review
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