Boston University
Boston, MA
Boston University is a private university located in Boston, MA, serving approximately 17,850 students. It has an acceptance rate of 11%.
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Tuition
$65,168
Acceptance
10.85%
Students
35,818
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$65,168
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,168
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,110
Avg Off-Campus Living
$18,110
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.6×Graduates earn about 3.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
90%
Freshman Retention
95%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
10.85%
SAT range
1400 - 1520
ACT range
32 - 34
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
35,818
Undergrads
17,850
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
190
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
114
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.9
Property Rate / 1,000
3.03
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Boston
Violent Rate / 100k
452
Property Rate / 100k
1,649
Location
Institution does not report this
Boston, MA 02215
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