Boston University
Boston, MA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Boston, MA · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 18,248 |
| Acceptance rate | 13% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1350–1500 · 23% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1310–1460 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 31–34 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 90% |
| First-year retention | 94% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 11:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $86,285 |
| Application fee | $80 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 2, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 5, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 5, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Communications, Social sciences, Biology, Engineering.
Boston University campus map
On campus
School of Theology, Mugar Memorial Library, Boston University School of Theology Library, School of Law Library, DeWolfe Boathouse, Boston University Stone Science Library, Pickering Educational Resources Library, Frederick S Pardee Management Library, W97 Theatre.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Basho Express, Audubon, Ziggy Bombs Specialty Steak & Cheese Subs, Cambridge Pizzeria, Kenyon Grills First Base Deck, The Halal Guys
- Coffee: Starbucks, Shinmio Tea, Kyo Matcha, Ben & Jerry's, Fenway Cafe, Boba Tea & Snow Ice House
- Nightlife: Oliver's, Game On!, Cask 'n Flagon, SOJUba, Middlesex Lounge
- Shops: Red Sox Corner Store, Baseballism, Target, Marshalls, Official Red Sox Team Store, Museum of Fine Arts Bookstore & Shop
- Museums and culture: Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre, 8, 9, The Learning Center, Winsor School Library, Cardinal Cushing Library
- Groceries: First United Market, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven
- Parks: Westgate/Tang Community Gardens, Fort Washington Park, Monmouth Park, Lindstrom Field, Mason Square, Hastings Square
Nearest train: Amory Street, Saint Paul Street, Kent Street, Hawes Street.
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