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Institution Profile
Name: Boston University
Address: One Silber Way
City: Boston
State: MA, 02215
Website: www.bu.edu
Phone: (617) 353-2000
Size: 20,000 and above
Setting: City: Large
Sector: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Highest Offering: Doctor's degree
Costs and Fees At-a-Glance
- Application Fee: $75.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
- Tuition: $41,420.00
- Books & Supplies: $940.00
- Room & Board: $12,710.00
Submission Requirements Checklist
- Admissions Tests: Required
- Teacher Recommendations: Required
- School GPA: Required
- Class Rank: Required
- Transcript: Required
Application Information
- Application Deadline: January 01
- Early Admission: November 01
- Common Application: yes
- Universal Application: no
Student Body
In 2010, for all enrolled students the ratio of men to women:
In 2010, for all enrolled students the racial breakdown was:
Athletics
Conference: NCAA Division I-AAA
Total Male Participants: 254
Total Female Participants: 297
Admissions
| Applicant Pool | Applications | Acceptances | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 15,795 | 8,799 | 55% |
| Women | 22,480 | 13,388 | 59% |
| Total | 38,275 | 22,187 | 57% |
| Test Type | Score Type | 25% | 75% | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | Math | 600 | 700 | 86% |
| Writing | 590 | 680 | ||
| Critical Reading | 580 | 670 | ||
| ACT | English | 26 | 26 | 40% |
| Math | 25 | 30 | ||
| Writing | 8 | 9 | ||
| Composite | 26 | 30 |
Tuition
The table below contains estimates costs for full-time beginning undergraduate students.
| Location | 2008 - 9 | 2009 - 10 | 2010 - 11 | 2011 - 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In District | $37,050.00 | $38,440.00 | $39,864.00 | $41,420.00 |
| In State | $37,050.00 | $38,440.00 | $39,864.00 | $41,420.00 |
| Out Of State | $37,050.00 | $38,440.00 | $39,864.00 | $41,420.00 |
| Cost | 2008 - 9 | 2009 - 10 | 2010 - 11 | 2011 - 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | $860.00 | $940.00 | $940.00 | $940.00 |
| Room & Board | $11,418.00 | $11,848.00 | $12,260.00 | $12,710.00 |
Enrollments
In 2009, the enrollment at this institution was comprised of:
| Degree Type | Part Time | Full Time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 1,435 | 16,752 | 18,187 |
| Graduate | 4,486 | 8,826 | 13,312 |
| Total | 5,921 | 25,578 | 31,499 |
Financial Aid
Below is the average financial aid information for beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
| Grant | Num Students | Pct Students | Avg Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 469 | 0% | $3,384.00 | $1,587,006.00 |
| Federal Loan | 2,099 | 0% | $5,051.00 | $10,602,304.00 |
| Institution Grant | 2,224 | 53% | $2,311.00 | $623,836.00 |
| Total Aid | 2,283 | 0% | $22,518.00 | $51,407,883.00 |
Financial aid is only available to those who qualify
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