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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
16,624
Total Undergrads
Including 1,448 Part-time
4,409
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
57% Women
43% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AAA

America East

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

9
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $129,653)
12
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $90,386)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 131 110 Yes -
Basketball 14 14 - Yes
Field Hockey - 26 - Yes
Golf - 6 Yes -
Ice Hockey 27 26 - Yes
Lacrosse - 23 Yes -
Rowing 59 73 - -
Soccer 31 31 - Yes
Softball - 17 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 26 25 - Yes
Tennis 12 9 - Yes
Wrestling 29 - - -
Badminton - - Yes -
Baseball - - Yes -
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Dance - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Gymnastics - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -
Skating - - Yes -
Skiing - - Yes -
Squash - - - Yes
Synchronized Swimming - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - Yes Yes
Volleyball - - Yes Yes
Water Polo - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10.0%
Black/non-Hispanic 3.2%
Hispanic 5.1%
Non-resident alien 15.6%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 18.6%
Two or more races 0.9%
White/non-Hispanic 46.4%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 2
Liquor Law Violation 22
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 8
Property Crime 63
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Daniel from Staten Island, NY
  • 4
  • “Boston University has many different dormitories for their students but they are very expensive. Experiences here can vary depending where students wish to stay may it be an apartment, student…”

  • Jul-31-2012 » Read More
  • Kiera from Royersford, PA
  • 3
  • “During my freshman year, I lived in a dorm mostly full of upperclassmen. It made the transition to school exceptionally difficult because a lot of my floormates already had friends…”

  • Jul-24-2012 » Read More
  • Quinn from Burbank, CA
  • 4
  • “Freshman dorms are small and crowded- but good for making friends! Upper-classman dorms are brand new and either apartment-style or suite style. We have a 26-story brand new building that's…”

  • Dec-24-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Samantha
  • Apr-23-2013 I am a current student here

    BU hosts mainly local cuisine, and makes a great effort to target all possible dietary needs from gluten free to Halal.

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  • 4
  • Sarah from Bedford, MA
  • Apr-14-2013 I am a current student here

    The three dining halls are way better than other schools I've eaten at. The new dining hall at 100 Bay State is phenomenal. There's also plenty of great restaurants and such around the area, or just a T ride away.

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  • 4
  • Grace from Boston, MA
  • Mar-29-2013 I am a current student here

    Lots of different food and eatable, can get a little too weird sometimes and not always sanitary. But the staff is easy to contact and they will fix any problem.

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  • 5
  • Constance from Tampa, FL
  • Feb-25-2013 I am a current student here

    As much as you'll complain when you're here, compared to most other colleges BU has a fantastic dining hall in west campus and on bay state.

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  • 3
  • Miranda from Harrisburg, NC
  • Jan-11-2013 I am researching this school and have visited the campus

    From what I have had in the dining hall, the food was good. There where also lots of little shops around to buy other food.

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  • 5
  • Melissa from El Paso, TX
  • Jan-10-2013 I am a current student here

    The food at BU is great. When friends at other universities talk about their dining halls, I realize the BU students have better quality food where there is always a wide array of food selections, fresh and healthy produce, and the food is prepared right in front of us.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Samantha
  • Apr-23-2013 I am a current student here

    You're either in it, or you're not. It's as simple as that. Greek Life is something that you have to actively pursue, but it is highly understated when compared to everything else of importance at BU.

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  • 0
  • Sarah from Bedford, MA
  • Apr-14-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is apparent but not overly abundant. Lots of parties are hosted by fraternities but there's no huge pressure to join Greek life.

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  • 0
  • Jasmine from Eau Claire, WI
  • Jan-10-2013 I am a current student here

    In both frats and sororities there are a lot of different groups, with different focuses. It is a bit unfortunate but because of a regional law, the sororities do not get their own house to share as there are only a certain number of girls who can live together.

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  • 0
  • Dea from Shelby, MT
  • Jan-06-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is not a major part of the university, but it is becoming increasingly important. Frats are where most freshman party. Great way to make friends, but sororities don't have houses so be prepared for that.

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