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🇺🇸 USA · Massachusetts

Boston University

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Reported admit rate
11.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹63,96,957Out-of-state
Students
18,248Undergraduates

Admissions planning estimate

11.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 1.1%–21.1%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 10.85%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 10.9% (8,733/80,495; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

11 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 80,495
Offered a place 8,733
Enrolled 3,145

36% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1420-1530
4001600
ACT composite32-34
136

What a year costs

₹82,77,475 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹63,96,957
  • Housing₹17,86,587
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹82,77,475
After aid (average) ₹22,92,128

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹63,96,957
Out-of-state ₹63,96,957

Outcomes and support

94.7%
Retention
88.7%
Graduation

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 32.2%
Asian 20.6%
Hispanic 11.5%
African American 5.9%
Multiracial 4.7%
Unknown 3.8%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Native American 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early decision 2 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Regular decision 5 Jan 2027 In 54 days
  3. Decisions out 28 Mar 2027 In 136 days

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Archeologybachelor
Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservationbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Educationbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Mathematical Economicsbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physical Sciences, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate11.11%
Total Applicants80495
Admitted Applicants8733
Enrolled Applicants3145
Application Fee₹7,515

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-02
Regular Decision Date2027-01-05
Decision Notification Date2027-03-28

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1420
SAT Composite 75th %1530
ACT Composite 25th %32
ACT Composite 75th %34

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹63,96,957
Out-of-State Tuition₹63,96,957
Average Housing Cost₹17,86,587
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹22,92,128

Student Body Diversity

African American5.92%
Asian20.55%
Hispanic11.45%
White32.22%
Multiracial4.72%
Native American0.05%
Pacific Islander0.09%
International21.2%
Unknown Race3.8%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Graduation Rate88.66%
Retention Rate94.72%
Total Undergraduates18248

Contact

Street AddressOne Silber Way
ZIP Code02215
Phone6173532000
Websitehttps://www.bu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/