Boston University

Boston, MA 2215

Quick Facts

Ranking: 40
Number of Applicants: 80796
Admissions: 11607
Enrolled Students: 3635
Acceptance Rate: N/A
In-State Tuition: $58072
Out-of-State Tuition and Living Cost: $82760
SAT Scores (25th-50th-75th): 680 - 710 - 740
Percentage SAT Submission: 30%
ACT Scores (25th-50th-75th): 32 - 33 - 34
Percentage ACT Submission: 10%

Admissions and Enrollment Data

Category	Applicants	Admits	Enrollees
In-State	3906	0	0
Out-of-State	4827	0	0
International	0	0	0
Men	32176	3906	1315
Women	48314	4827	1830
Unknown Gender	0	0	0

Basis of Admission - Academic Factors

Factor	Importance
GPA	N/A
Class Rank	N/A
Rigor in School Coursework Taken	N/A
College-preparatory program	N/A
Recommendations	N/A
ACT/SAT Scores	N/A

Basis of Admission - Non-Academic Factors

Factor	Importance
Talent/ability	N/A
English Proficiency	N/A
Other Tests	N/A
Work experience	N/A
Personal statement or essay	N/A
Legacy status	N/A

Undergraduate Courses

African Studies.

American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
East Asian Studies.
European Studies/Civilization.
Latin American Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
Italian Studies.
Area Studies, Other.

Biology/Biological Sciences, General.

Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Molecular Biology.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Physiology, General.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
Environmental Biology.
Conservation Biology.
Neuroscience.

Business/Commerce, General.

Business Administration and Management, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other.

Communication, General.

Communication, General.
Journalism.
Radio and Television.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Advertising.

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Computer Science.

Criminal Justice and Corrections, General.

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.

Education, General.

Education, General.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Art Teacher Education.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Education, Other.

Engineering, General.

Engineering, General.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
Mechanical Engineering.

English Language and Literature, General.

English Language and Literature, General.

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.

Linguistics.
Comparative Literature.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Russian Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Latin Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Rehabilitation Science.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.

History, General.

History, General.

Human Services, General.

Youth Services/Administration.

Mathematics, General.

Mathematics, General.
Computational Mathematics.
Financial Mathematics.

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.

Nutrition Sciences.
Ancient Studies/Civilization.
Mathematical Economics.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.

Natural Resources/Conservation, General.

Environmental Science.

Philosophy and Religious Studies, General.

Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.

Physical Sciences, General.

Astronomy.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry, Other.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Geophysics and Seismology.
Physics, General.

Pre-Architecture Studies.

Architectural History and Criticism, General.

Psychology, General.

Psychology, General.
Counseling Psychology.

Social Sciences, General.

Anthropology, General.
Medical Anthropology.
Cultural Anthropology.
Archeology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology, General.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Social Sciences, Other.

Visual and Performing Arts, General.

Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Acting.
Directing and Theatrical Production.
Film/Cinema/Media Studies.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Painting.
Sculpture.
Printmaking.
Music, General.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Musicology and Ethnomusicology.
Keyboard Instruments.

Graduate Courses

African Studies.

Latin American Studies.
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign).
African-American/Black Studies.

Bible/Biblical Studies.

Bible/Biblical Studies.
Religious/Sacred Music.
Theology/Theological Studies.
Divinity/Ministry.

Biology/Biological Sciences, General.

Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biochemistry.
Anatomy.
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other.
Microbiology, General.
Physiology, General.
Pathology/Experimental Pathology.
Biostatistics.
Bioinformatics.
Biotechnology.
Epidemiology.
Neuroscience.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.

Business/Commerce, General.

Business Administration and Management, General.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Finance, General.
Banking and Financial Support Services.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Management Science.
Business Statistics.
Actuarial Science.
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other.
International Marketing.
Taxation.
Insurance.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.

Communication, General.

Communication, General.
Journalism.
Journalism, Other.
Radio and Television.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Advertising.
Health Communication.

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Artificial Intelligence.
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician.
Information Science/Studies.
Computer Science.
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration.
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.

Criminal Justice and Corrections, General.

Criminal Justice and Corrections, General.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Forensic Science and Technology.

Education, General.

Education, General.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Art Teacher Education.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Reading Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.

Engineering, General.

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Systems Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.

English Language and Literature, General.

English Language and Literature, General.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.

Linguistics.
Comparative Literature.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General.

Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other.

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.

Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
Dental Public Health and Education.
Endodontics/Endodontology.
Orthodontics/Orthodontology.
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics.
Periodontics/Periodontology.
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology.
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Medical Science/Scientist.
Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
Public Health, General.
Environmental Health.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Maternal and Child Health.
Health Services Administration.
Public Health, Other.
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other.
Health Professions Education.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.

History, General.

History, General.

Human Services, General.

Public Administration.
Education Policy Analysis.
Social Work.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Legal Studies.

Programs for Foreign Lawyers.
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law.
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law.
Tax Law/Taxation.
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other.

Mathematics, General.

Mathematics, General.
Financial Mathematics.
Statistics, General.

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.

Systems Science and Theory.
Historic Preservation and Conservation, General.
Nutrition Sciences.
Ancient Studies/Civilization.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.

Philosophy and Religious Studies, General.

Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.

Physical Sciences, General.

Astronomy.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.

Pre-Architecture Studies.

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning.

Psychology, General.

Psychology, General.
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics.
Clinical Psychology.
Applied Psychology.

Social Sciences, General.

Social Sciences, General.
Anthropology, General.
Forensic Anthropology.
Anthropology, Other.
Archeology.
Economics, General.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Development Economics and International Development.
Economics, Other.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
International Relations and National Security Studies, Other.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology, General.
Urban Studies/Affairs.

Visual and Performing Arts, General.

Graphic Design.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Playwriting and Screenwriting.
Directing and Theatrical Production.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Painting.
Sculpture.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Musicology and Ethnomusicology.
Conducting.
Keyboard Instruments.
Fine and Studio Arts Management.
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management.

Work and Family Studies.

Child Development.
Child Care and Support Services Management.