Boston University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
One Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215
Quick Facts
17,850
Total Enrollment
11%
Acceptance Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
$65,655
Median Earnings (6yr)
$65,168
In-State Tuition
$26,996
Avg Net Price
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1473
Avg SAT Score
About Boston University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Size | 20,000 and above |
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | One Silber Way |
| City | Boston, MA |
| ZIP Code | 02215 |
| County | Suffolk County |
President/Chief Administrator: Robert A. Brown (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 17,850 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 58% |
| Male | 42% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 32.9% |
| Black | 6.0% |
| Hispanic | 11.3% |
| Asian | 19.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.5% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 21.8% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 2.9% |
| Part-Time Students | 1.0% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 680 | 710 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 720 | 760 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$65,168
In-State Tuition
$65,168
Out-of-State Tuition
$82,694
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,996
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 18% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 23% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 18% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $23,250 |
| Median Total Debt | $21,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $33,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 82% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,453 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,167 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,639 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $25,501 |
| $110,001+ | $48,018 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$65,655
6 Years After
$73,661
8 Years After
$83,238
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $42,379 | 75th percentile: $90,651
Earnings by Family Income Background
$66,217
Low Income
$65,530
Middle Income
$65,320
High Income
Student Outcomes
95%
Full-Time Retention
100%
Part-Time Retention
90%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$16,124
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$33,815
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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