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Boston University
Boston, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Highly Selective • 11% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Boston University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Boston, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 18.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 11%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
18.2K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
11% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading690 - 750
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math730 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite32 - 34
1typical 50% range36
11%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Social Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $263,486
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $194,750
Earnings 5yr: $155,312
Debt: N/A
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $180,633
Earnings 5yr: $162,482
Debt: N/A
Insurance.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $177,642
Earnings 5yr: $129,588
Debt: N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $156,087
Earnings 5yr: $139,643
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $153,937
Earnings 5yr: $177,092
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,827
Earnings 5yr: $98,124
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $147,178
Earnings 5yr: $147,297
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,032
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,128
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,667
Earnings 5yr: $137,182
Debt: $23,250
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,425
Earnings 5yr: $137,506
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,394
Earnings 5yr: $138,076
Debt: $26,866
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,168
Earnings 5yr: $137,068
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,293
Earnings 5yr: $114,832
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,154
Earnings 5yr: $124,422
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,482
Earnings 5yr: $105,500
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,622
Earnings 5yr: $116,242
Debt: $22,625
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,412
Earnings 5yr: $102,943
Debt: $25,000
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,292
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$24,402
In-State Tuition$68,102
Out-of-State Tuition$68,102
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
19%
Pell Grants
23%
Take Loans
82%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$65,655
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$83,238
Completion Signals
89%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
95%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$232/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$105,822
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