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Boston University Terriers
BU Terriers
One Silber Way
Boston, Massachusetts 2215
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Boston University

One Silber Way
Boston, Massachusetts 2215
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BU at a Glance

BU is a large private college located in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. Currently, there are roughly 39,982 students enrolled, 43% of which are male and 57% female. Athletically, BU is an NCAA I school and is part of the America East Conference.

General Information

Student Count:39,982
Gender Ratio:43% Male, 57% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's and Master's
School Setting:Large four-year, highly residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting: City
School Type:Private
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$37,910
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$37,910
Yearly Room:$7,710
Yearly Board:$4,430
In-state Cost (On Campus):$53,000
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$53,000

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(617) 353-2000
Athletic Phone:(617) 353-4630

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:11,546 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:Not Reported
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:No

BU Admissions & Academics

On average, BU has around 38,010 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Required
Class Rank:Required
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Not Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:Required
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:38,010
Male Applicants:15,420
Female Applicants:22,590
% Male Applicants:41%
% Female Applicants:59%
Total Admitted:20,640
Admitted Males:8,073
Admitted Females:12,567
% Admitted Males:39%
% Admitted Females:61%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:3,736
Percent Who Submit SAT:90%
ACT Scores Submitted:1,459
Percent Who Submit ACT:35%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:580
25th% Math:600
25th% Writing:590
25th% Overall:1,770
75th% Reading:670
75th% Math:690
75th% Writing:680
75th% Overall:2,040

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:26
25th% Math:26
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:25
75th% Reading:30
75th% Math:31
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:30

BU Athletics
"Home of the Terriers"

General Terriers Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:America East Conference
Team Colors:Scarlet and White
Stadium Name:Nickerson Field
Stadium Capacity:10,412
Gym Name:Case PE Center
Gym Capacity:4,000

Terriers Contact Info

Phone:(617) 353-2000
Athletic Phone:(617) 353-4630
Website:http://www.bu.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.goterriers.com

BU Campus & Student Body

BU offers a total of 119 different majors and 2 degree award levels: Bachelor's and Master's.

Student Body Info

Unknown:24.2%
Non-resident:19.0%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army, Navy, Airforce
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:Yes
Weekend Classes:Yes
Remedial Services:No
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
ArchitectureYes
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYes
Communication & JournalismYesYes
Computer ScienceYesYes
Culinary ArtsYes
EducationYesYes
EngineeringYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesYesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYesYes
Health ProfessionsYesYes
HistoryYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYesYes
Legal ProffessionsYesYes
Liberal ArtsYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
PhilosophyYesYes
Physical ScienceYesYes
PsychologyYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYesYes
Social ScienceYesYes
Theology & ReligionYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYesYes


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