Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1869Large citySEVP certified
About
Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. BU was founded in 1839 by a group of Boston Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont. It was chartered in Boston in 1869. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities and the Boston Consortium for Higher Education. The university has nearly 38,000 students and more than 4,000 faculty members and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on three urban campuses. BU athletic teams compete in the Patriot League and Hockey East conferences, and their mascot is Rhett the Boston Terrier.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$71,372
- Estimated total for international students
- US$90,106
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 18,248
- Graduate students
- 18,932
- International undergraduates
- 21%
- Students per teacher
- 10 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 11%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 690–750 · Maths 730–780
- ACT
- 32–34
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 90%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$89,087
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (350)
Bachelor's degrees80 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArcheologyArchitectural History, Criticism, and ConservationArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClassical and Ancient StudiesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEconomics and Computer ScienceEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeoarcheaologyGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematical EconomicsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, GeneralPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/AffairsVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees115 subjects
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArcheologyArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAstronomy and AstrophysicsBible/Biblical StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClassical and Ancient StudiesClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsData ProcessingData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInsuranceInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesReligious Music and WorshipResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringSystems Science and TheoryTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageTheological and Ministerial StudiesUrban Studies/Affairs
Doctoral degrees66 subjects
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArcheologyArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryClassical and Ancient StudiesClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMolecular MedicineMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial Studies
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects
DentistryLawMedicineTheological and Ministerial Studies
Undergraduate certificates45 subjects
Area StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer EngineeringComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEngineering, OtherEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHospitality Administration/ManagementLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematics and Statistics, OtherMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageTheological and Ministerial StudiesTheology and Religious Vocations, OtherVisual and Performing Arts, Other
Post-baccalaureate certificates2 subjects
Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftMusic
Graduate certificates38 subjects
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherComputer EngineeringComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesCurriculum and InstructionDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignFinance and Financial Management ServicesLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMedical Illustration and InformaticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageTheological and Ministerial StudiesTheology and Religious Vocations, OtherUrban Studies/Affairs
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.