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Boston University Science & Tech Programs

Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, MA. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Boston University Rankings

Boston University appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#3 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#32 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Boston University?

Contact details for Boston University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	One Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215
Phone:	6173532000
Website:	www.bu.edu/
Admissions:	www.bu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.bu.edu/finaid

How Do I Get Into Boston University?

You can apply to Boston University online at: www.bu.edu/admissions/apply

Boston University is classified as Highly Selective (10-20%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Boston University

These are the things Boston University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Boston University?

Boston University has an acceptance rate of 11%, which makes it very selective and competitive. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 37% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

33% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Boston University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 690 and 750. Math scores were between 730 and 780.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1420 to 1530. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Boston University ranged between 32 and 34.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Boston University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	30,456	3,492	12%
Women	44,822	4,975	11%

Can I Afford Boston University?

The average net price after aid at Boston University is $26,996. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$66,670
In-State Fees	$1,432
Out-of-State Tuition	$66,670
Out-of-State Fees	$1,432
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$68,102
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$68,102

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 17% of students at Boston University receive some form of financial aid (3,145 students).

Approximately 50% of students at Boston University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $54,501 per student.

19% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,844.

Student Loan Debt

23% of Boston University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,428 per year.

Boston University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 22,606 students enrolled at Boston University. Boston University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 17,850 undergraduate students at Boston University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Boston University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3,587
Black or African American	1,035
Hispanic	1,999
White	5,676
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	17
Two or More Races	821
Non-Resident	3,730

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Boston University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	496
Massachusetts	492
California	247
New Jersey	205
Pennsylvania	115

Additionally, approximately 20.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Boston University Graduate Student Diversity

17,968 of Boston University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Boston University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Boston University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2,120
Black or African American	790
Hispanic	1,401
White	6,216
Two or More Races	467
Non-Resident	5,677

Online Learning at Boston University

Boston University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

113 undergraduate students at Boston University took at least one online class — of those, 103 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,241 students took at least one online class and 5,320 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at Boston University

The following science & tech majors are available at Boston University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation	20	—	—	20
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning	—	19	—	19

Academic Programs at Boston University

Boston University offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Boston University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.