Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.86
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Boston University is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1839 by a group of Boston Methodists and chartered in Boston in 1869, it offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on three urban campuses. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified among R1…
- Rankings
#30 (THE US)▼
National rank
Ranked #30 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National Universities
Ranked #42 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #45 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #48 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #76 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #101 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Value rank
- Tuition — In-State
$65,168▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $86,363
Room & Board: $18,110
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 55%
Avg Grant Aid: $55,080
Pell Grant Recipients: 19%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$65,168▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $86,363
Room & Board: $18,110
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 55%
Avg Grant Aid: $55,080
Pell Grant Recipients: 19%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.40 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1400–1520▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1400–1520
SAT ERW: 680–740
SAT Math: 720–780
ACT Composite: 32–34
- Admit Rate
- 11%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.86
- Total Enrollment
- 36,624
- Undergrad
- 18,656
- Graduate
- 17,968
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Retention Rate
- 95%
- Graduation Rate
- 90%
- Official Portal
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One Silber Way, Boston, Massachusetts, 02215
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