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Boston University
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Information Summary
Ranks 135th overall and 16th in Massachusetts
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
93.5 |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$48,900 |
| Admission
Success rate |
58% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
29 / 1370 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
91% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
31,574 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Boston, MA 02215
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,963 (21,963 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 7,962 (1.56 people per house) |
| Families | 1,155 (2.28 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 977 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,709 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 57 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 122 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 16,896 |
| Pop. — Other | 992 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Boston University?
Ranks 30th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $34,930 | $34,930 | $34,930 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $488 | $488 | $488 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $1,092 | $1,092 | $1,092 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $34,930 | $34,930 | $34,930 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $488 | $488 | $488 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $1,092 | $1,092 | $1,092 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $48,900 | $48,900 | $48,900 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $48,900 | $48,900 | $48,900 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $41,600 | $41,600 | $41,600 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $42,734 | $42,734 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Dentistry Degree — Tuition | $49,514 | $49,514 |
| Dentistry Degree — Required Fees | $113 | $113 |
| Theology Degree — Tuition | $14,560 | $14,560 |
| Theology Degree — Required Fees | $488 | $488 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $36,060 | $36,060 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $488 | $488 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $31,966  $35,418 |
$31,966  $35,418 |
$31,966  $35,418 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
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| Books & Supplies | $754  $840 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $10,080  $10,950 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,575  $1,692 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,080  $10,950 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,575  $1,692 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,955  $5,342 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $75 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $70 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $75 |
| Applicants | 31,851 (12,987 male / 18,864 female) |
| Admitted | 18,578 (7,304 male / 11,274 female) |
| Admission rate | 58% |
| First-time Enrollment | 4,124 (1,549 male / 2,575 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 4,124 (1,549 male / 2,575 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 31,574 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Boston University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Boston University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | America East |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | America East |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 114th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 28% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 25 / 31 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 25 / 29 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 25 / 29 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 102nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 92% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 580 / 680 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 600 / 690 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1180 / 1370 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 10,622 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $7,100 |
| Board Fee | $3,850 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Boston University Ranks 927th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,488 | 452 |  11% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,238 | 241 |  6% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $19,881 | 2,496 |  59% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,264 | 2,291 |  54% |
| Any financial aid type | 2,910 |  69% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Boston University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,919 | 1,915 | 3,834 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 339 | 569 | 908 |
Hispanic | 545 | 865 | 1,410 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,391 | 1,749 | 3,140 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 29 | 56 | 85 |
White Non-Hispanic | 5,909 | 8,535 | 14,444 |
Race Unknown | 3,395 | 4,358 | 7,753 |
| Total | 13,527 | 18,047 | 31,574 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Boston University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 143 | 101 | 244 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 23 | 54 | 77 |
Hispanic | 70 | 107 | 177 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 185 | 270 | 455 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 8 | 10 | 18 |
White Non-Hispanic | 921 | 1,671 | 2,592 |
Race Unknown | 209 | 359 | 568 |
| Total | 1,559 | 2,572 | 4,131 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Boston University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | 370 | 886 | |
| 91 | 290 | 381 | |
| 126 | 237 | 363 | |
| 64 | 255 | 319 | |
| 95 | 161 | 256 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Boston University Ranks 130th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $88,682 ($96,447 male / $73,884 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 1,479 (970 male / 509 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 1,412 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $35,680,936 |
Local News for Boston University
In impure sports world, your school might be dirty too September 22nd
Making assumptions or just trying to act like scandals could never happen to your beloved team or school is quite simply a dangerous stance to take.
Boston U men's soccer can no longer play underdog role September 16th
“The first goal is everything.” That’s what Boston University men’s soccer coach Neil Roberts said after his team’s 1-0 victory over top-ranked St. John’s. Steven Knox’s goal in the 34th minute that put the Terriers ahead certainly was a huge reason they were able to defeat the Red Storm on Sunday. But it was a different play by Knox later in the game that really defined the Terriers’ season up to this point.
Boston ranks below New York, San Francisco as best college city September 16th
Boston University students were shocked to hear that their beloved city, home to almost 30 colleges and universities, ranked only as the third best college city in America this year.<p>The Boston Business Journal, in last week’s issue, ranked Boston as the third best college city, following New York in first place and San Francisco in second.
Boston University Summary
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Boston University (BU) is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Although chartered by the Massachusetts Legislature in 1869, Boston University traces its roots to the establishment of the Newbury Biblical Institute in Newbury, Vermont in 1839. With more than 3,000 faculty members and nearly 30,000 students, Boston University is the fourth-largest private university in the United States of America and the city’s second largest employer. The main campus is on the Charles River in Boston’s Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood, and the Boston University Medical Campus is in Boston’s South End neighborhood. In 1869, three Trustees of the Boston Theological Institute obtained from the Massachusetts Legislature a charter for a university to be called “Boston University.” These three were successful Boston businessmen and Methodist laymen, with a history of involvement in educational enterprises and became the Founders of Boston University. (Today, Boston University’s three West Campus dormitories are named after them.) Lee Claflin’s son, William, was then Governor of Massachusetts and signed the University Charter on 26 May 1869 after it was passed by the Legislature. One provision of the short charter, as reported by Kathleen Kilgore in her book, “Transformations, A History of Boston University” (see Further Reading) the Founders directed the inclusion of the following provision, unusual for its time: Every department of the new University was also open to all on an equal footing regardless of sex, race or (with the exception of the School of Theology) religion. The Boston Theological Institute was absorbed into Boston University in 1871 as the BU School of Theology. In January 1872 Isaac Rich died, leaving the vast bulk of his estate to a trust that would go to Boston University after ten years of growth while the University was organized. Street names in the area, including Claflin Road, Claflin Path, and University Road, are the only remaining evidence of University ownership in this area. Boston University established its facilities in buildings scattered through the less fashionable parts of Beacon Hill, and later expanded into the Boylston Street and Copley Square area before building the Charles River Campus after 1937. Colleges and schools at Boston University include: The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) was formerly named the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). An article published on the website BU Today, (written by Boston University staff) asserted that “the GPAs of BU undergrads and the percentage of As and Bs have both risen over the last two decades. World Report ranks Boston University 57th among national universities. Boston University was also ranked 20th among U.S. law schools, 28th among medical schools, and 37th among business schools. The Financial Times ranks Boston University’s MBA program as the #1 U.S. School for Career Progress. Business Week ranks Boston University’s MBA program among the top 50 in the country, and its undergraduate business program #37, including a Quality of Education ranking of #15. http://bwnt.businessweek.com/bschools/undergraduate/07rankings/ The Times Higher Education Supplement ranks Boston University the 28th best university in the United States, and the 66th best university in the world, in its 2006 list of the Top 200 universities in the world. Newsweek (International Edition), in its August 2006 list of the Top 100 Global Universities, ranked Boston University the 35th best university in the United States, and 65th best in the world. The Institute of Higher Education at Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranks Boston University 47th best overall university, and 45th best undergraduate university in the United States (two schools ranked above BU are graduate schools only; The Wall Street Journal ranks Boston University’s MBA program 41st nationally and the Information Technology department is ranked 10th in the world for academic excellence (September 2005). Forbes ranks Boston University’s MBA program 46th among domestic MBA programs (August 2005). They also ranked Boston University as the 25th most Entrepreneurial college in America. The University’s main Charles River Campus follows Commonwealth Avenue and the Green Line, beginning near Kenmore Square and continuing for over a mile and a half to its end near the border of Boston’s Allston neighborhood. The Boston University Bridge over the Charles River into Cambridge represents the dividing line between Main Campus, where most schools and classroom buildings are concentrated, and West Campus, home to several athletic facilities and playing fields, the large West Campus dorm, and the new John Hancock Student Village complex. Being located in such surroundings, in addition to having a College of Fine Arts, a College of Communications, and the University Professors Program, has enabled the university to foster a strong creative and artistic community. BU is home to the Huntington Theater Company at the BU Theater (called the Huntington Theatre before its purchase by the University) as well as Boston Playwrights’ Theatre. Visiting artists’ work are displayed in one of the university’s three gallerys, with the university often hosting discussions between artists and the community. Main Article: Boston University Housing System Boston University’s housing system is the nation’s 10th largest among four year colleges. BU was originally a commuter school, but the university now guarantees the option of on-campus housing for four years for all undergraduate students. Boston University requires that all students living in dormitories be enrolled in a year-long meal plan with several combinations of meals and dining points which can be used as cash in on-campus facilities. Boston University’s newest residence and principal apartment-style housing area is officially called 10 Buick Street, a part of The John Hancock Student Village project. Boston University also provides specialty houses or specialty floors to students who have particular interests. In general, Boston University is more restrictive in its guest policies than other institutions in the surrounding Massachusetts Bay area. The student government has been trying to change the guest policy to allow all BU students to visit any other BU student at any time, but to the frustration of students there has been almost no progress in the last few years. Barnes and Noble at Boston University is the university’s bookstore, which is located on Kenmore Square. The Kenmore Square area of campus (including the Boston University Bookstore, Shelton Hall and Myles Standish Hall) may be accessed using the Kenmore Station Stop on the MBTA Green Line B, C and D trains. The Boston University East Stop serves the College of Arts and Sciences and the Warren Towers dormitory. The Boston University West Stop is directly across from the College of Fine Arts. The Medical Campus is served by the 1 and CT1 Buses which runs along Massachusetts Avenue as well as the 47 and CT3 buses which connect the Boston University Medical Center with the Longwood Medical Area. it connects Boston University Medical Center with Tufts/New England Medical Center and downtown Boston. Boston University has recently introduced the Boston University Shuttle (BUS) which serves to connect the Main Campus, Boston University Theatre, and the Medical Campus. Main article: Boston University Terriers Boston University’s NCAA Division I Terriers compete in basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, and wrestling, while the Lady Terriers compete in basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and track. Boston University athletics teams compete in the America East, Hockey East, and Colonial Athletic Association conferences, and their mascot is Rhett the Boston Terrier. Boston University recently constructed the new Agganis Arena, which opened on January 3, 2005 with a men’s hockey game between the Terriers and the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. The annual tournament includes Harvard University, historical rival Boston College, and academic rival Northeastern University. Boston University students also compete in athletics at the club level. “The Daily Free Press” is published every regular instruction day of the university year and is available at BU dorms, classroom buildings and university hot-spots. Main Article: Boston University Community Service Center One notable office on campus is the Boston University Community Service Center (CSC). The CSC is a non-profit and almost entirely student run office within Boston University. ROTC at BU traces its origins back to August 16, 1919 when the U.S. War Department stood up the Students’ Army Training Corps at Boston University, the predecessor to the current Army ROTC program. Boston: Boston University Press. Schools College of Fine Arts • College of Arts and Sciences • Graduate School of Arts and Sciences • College of Communication • College of Engineering • College of General Studies • Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation • School of Education • School of Hospitality Administration • School of Law • School of Management • Metropolitan College • School of Social Work • School of Theology • University Professors Program • School of Medicine • Goldman School of Dental Medicine • School of Public Health Libraries Mugar Memorial Library Research Judson B. Coit Observatory • Center for Millennial Studies Athletics Boston University Terriers • Rhett the Boston Terrier • Beanpot • Green Line Rivalry • Walter Brown Arena • DeWolfe Boathouse • Agganis Arena • Case Gym • Nickerson Field Media Daily Free Press • The Brownstone Journal • Clarion • WTBU • butv10 Miscellaneous Boston Medical Center • Boston University Housing System%
Boston University Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Boston University is unique in its study options. In particular, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, ROTC, Navy, Semester At Sea, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Washington Semester. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Boston University.
- Communications & Journalism:
- Advertising, Broadcast Journalism, Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism, Public Relations
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Archaeology, Economics, Geography, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology, Urban Studies
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Popular majors:
- seventeen percent business per marketing, seventeen percent communications per journalism, seventeen percent social sciences, eight percent engineering, eight percent psychology, five percent biology, five percent health professions, five percent visual and performing arts
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Mathematics/Computer Science, Neuroscience, Nutrition Sciences
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Finance/Banking, Hospitality Administration/Management, International Business, International Finance, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior Studies
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy, Philosophy & Religion – General, Religion/Religious Studies
- History:
- History – General
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Classics, Foreign Language & Literature – General, French, German, ancient, modern, Italian, Latin, Linguistics, Russian, Spanish
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Communication Disorders, Dental Laboratory Technology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Biology, Ecology, Marine/Aquatic Biology, Molecular Biology
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Bilingual/Bicultural Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Drama/Dance Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Education of Deaf/Hearing Impaired, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Special Education
- Physical Sciences:
- Astronomy, Astrophysics, Chemistry, Geology, GeophysicsSeismology, Physics, Planetary Sciences
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Acting, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Arts – General, Commercial/Advertising Art, Directing/Theatrical Production, Drawing, Film Production/Cinematography, Music – General Performance, Music – Piano/Organ, Music – Voice/Opera, Music History/Literature, Music Theory/Composition, Painting, Sculpture, Theater Design/Stagecraft, Theater Literature/History/Criticism
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Exercise Sciences
- English Language and Literature:
- English
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $1,042 Cost & Savings Calculator .premium { background-color:#f2f2f2; } #preHdr { width:165px; float:left; border-bottom:none; border-right:1px solid #ccc; background-color:#fff; margin:0;} #preHdr img { margin-top:10px; } #profile .profile_detail div#preBody { float:left; width:305px;} Take a photo tour What the School Says… Boston University has one of the largest international student populations of any US university, with students and scholars from 140 foreign countries.One of the world’s great academic centers, BU provides opportunities for students to research alongside accomplished professors and benefit from Boston’s resources — a city known for its biotechnology, hospitality, engineering, financial, and communication industries. At BU, you will join a truly international community. Go to bu.edu to learn more Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 70. However, for non-international students, tutition fees are $33,792 Room & Board (on-campus) $10,480 Additional estimated expenses $1,617 Costs per credit hour $1,042 Cost & Savings Calculator .premium { background-color:#f2f2f2; } #preHdr { width:165px; float:left; border-bottom:none; border-right:1px solid #ccc; background-color:#fff; margin:0;} #preHdr img { margin-top:10px; } #profile .profile_detail div#preBody { float:left; width:305px;} Take a photo tour What the School Says… Boston University has one of the largest international student populations of any US university, with students and scholars from 140 foreign countries.One of the world’s great academic centers, BU provides opportunities for students to research alongside accomplished professors and benefit from Boston’s resources — a city known for its biotechnology, hospitality, engineering, financial, and communication industries. At BU, you will join a truly international community. Go to bu.edu to learn more Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. Other additional expenses amounted to $1,617 Costs per credit hour $1,042 Cost & Savings Calculator .premium { background-color:#f2f2f2; } #preHdr { width:165px; float:left; border-bottom:none; border-right:1px solid #ccc; background-color:#fff; margin:0;} #preHdr img { margin-top:10px; } #profile .profile_detail div#preBody { float:left; width:305px;} Take a photo tour What the School Says… Boston University has one of the largest international student populations of any US university, with students and scholars from 140 foreign countries.One of the world’s great academic centers, BU provides opportunities for students to research alongside accomplished professors and benefit from Boston’s resources — a city known for its biotechnology, hospitality, engineering, financial, and communication industries. At BU, you will join a truly international community. Go to bu.edu to learn more Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of January.
Boston University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 57%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were one thousand, nine hundred and eighty-six total number of transfer students who applied and six hundred and fifty-three total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of seventy dollars regular application fee, seventy dollars out-of-state application fee, seventy dollars online application fee and point zero .
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 15th of February. The regular application is due the 1st of January. the SAT subject section score is due the 1st of January. Regardless of which application you submit, this school will notify you by the 15th of April. If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 1st of November, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 15th of December. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of January and For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of January.
Boston University Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Leadership, Minority Status and Music/Drama. Financial aid forms are Business/farm supplement, CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, FAFSA, Noncustodial (divorced/separated) Parents Statement and State aid form. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama, ROTC, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at seventy-two percent scholarships per grants and twenty-eight percent loans per jobs.
Boston University Students
The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Coed, where 57 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Further, it is part of an Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus. The school’s size is approximately sixteen thousand, five hundred and thirty-eight degree-seeking undergrads, four thousand, two hundred and twelve first-time degree-seeking freshmen and ten thousand, two hundred and seventeen graduate enrollment. Boston University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees. Again, the student body consists of nineteen percent in-state students, eighty-one percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, sixty percent women, forty percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, thirteen percent asian per pacific islander, three percent black per non-hispanic, seven percent hispanic, fifty-five percent white per non-hispanic, six percent non-resident alien, sixteen percent race per ethnicity unreported, fifty-eight percent in top 10th of graduating class, eighty-seven percent in top quarter of graduating class, ninety-nine percent in top half of graduating class, thirty percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty-five percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24 and nine percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99.
Students should note the housing policies: Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, ninety-eight percent of first-year students live in college housing, sixty-six percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, Cooperative Housing, Special Housing For Disabled Students, one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, six hundred and fifty dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. Besides, the university has many unique facilites such as biodiversity station in Ecuador, dedicated management library, art galleries, planetarium, National Public Radio station, 20th century archives, professional theater/theater company, language laboratory, center for remote sensing, speech, language and hearing clinic, culinary center, communication multimedia lab. This school features the Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus.
Boston University Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Club Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Golf
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Club and Women’s Club Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
- Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Volleyball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling
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about 1 year ago
janskidmore janskidmore39 ((at)) aol dot com
I am horrified to learn about the student run Porno 'news'/ magazine (not sure of exact printing) recently on Glen Beck - I will do everything I can to disuade my son from going.
about 1 year ago
anish anish_ak ((at)) hotmail dot com
BU is actually a private university and not a 'state university'. With regards to scholarships for athletic team, use the athletics website to contact the appropriate department by sending an email of interest.
over 2 years ago
leonard maina leo dot main ((at)) yahoo dot com
excuse me for the digression but how can an international wannabe student of boston state get an athletic scholarship(baseball) while studying acturial science. I'm from kenya seeking a scholarship from boston state university.Your assistance would be highly creditable. thank you