Boston University

Boston, MA · Private · City campus · 18,248 students

Boston University is a private city college in Boston, MA, with about 18,248 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Boston University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

11%

Admit rate

1420–1530

SAT (25–75)

32–34

ACT (25–75)

$86,285/yr

Cost of attendance

$83,238

Median earnings

89%

Graduation rate

95%

Retention

10:1

Student:faculty

94%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$11,453/yr

$30–48k$9,536/yr

$48–75k$14,838/yr

$75–110k$24,109/yr

$110k+$48,018/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Boston University.