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Boston University (BU)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America #41 in (National Universities) #- in Regional Rankings

0.0 ( Reviews)
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Last updated: Oct 05, 2025
Category University
Type Private Research
Founded 1839
Views 24

About University

Founded in 1839 by Boston Methodists, Boston University (BU) is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. Originally based in Newbury, Vermont, the university was chartered in Boston in 1869 and is now a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities as well as the Boston Consortium for Higher Education.  

Overview

Founded 1839
Ranking 41
Short code BU
Application fee $85
Is ivy League? -
Campus size 140 acres
Student faculty ratio 10:1
Acceptance Rate 14%
Graduation Rate 89%
Fall deadline Jul 15, 2025
Spring deadline Dec 01, 2024
Summer deadline Mar 01, 2025
Weather condition In Boston, the capital of the State of Massachusetts, the climate is continental, with very cold, snowy winters and warm to hot summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms.

Tuition and Admission Requirements

In-state tuition and fees (UG)
$66,670 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (UG)
$66,670 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (UG)
$66,670 USD /yr
In-state tuition and fees (MS)
$69,451 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (MS)
$69,451 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (MS)
$69,451 USD /yr
UG - GPA (UG)
3.25 / 4.0 scale
MS - GPA (MS)
3.0 / 4.0 scale
UG - IELTS (UG)
7.0 / (9.0 Scale)
MS - IELTS (MS)
7.0 / (9.0 Scale)
UG - TOEFL - IBT (UG)
84-100 iBT
MS - TOEFL - IBT (MS)
90 iBT
UG - DUOLINGO (UG)
110 (Duolingo English Test)
MS - DUOLINGO (MS)
120 (Duolingo English Test)
SAT - ACT (UG)
1442/33 composite score
ADDITIONAL INFO: (MS)
GMAT=640-730,GRE=300-326
Boston University

Boston University

  • Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, United States
  • admissions@bu.edu
  • +1 617-353-2000
  • https://www.bu.edu/
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