Boston University Admissions Information
Boston University
Boston, MA (
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With students from all 50 states and over 100 countries, Boston University is an incredibly diverse institution. The University contains ten different undergraduate schools and colleges, with over 250 different programs of study. Its distinguished faculty includes Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, Fulbright scholars, and fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Outside the classroom, students can choose from more than 500 clubs and 400 fitness and recreation classes.
Located in the heart of Boston, BU blends seamlessly with the city as there are no fences around its campus. This urban immersion offers ready access to the city’s cafes, clubs, restaurants, bookstores, museums, and major sporting events. Boston University makes good use of nearby businesses and organizations, offering hundreds of internships, research projects, and community-service programs.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
121 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215 |
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| Phone Number: |
(617) 353-2000 |
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| Website: |
www.bu.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, Research University |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Urban |
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| Athletics: |
Division I, Club, Intramural Sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelors, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
16,624 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
76% |
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| Percent international: |
12.22% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
59:41 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
13:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Business/Commerce
International Relations and Affairs
Psychology |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Distance Learning
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
ESL
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
ROTC, Navy
Semester At Sea
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Washington Semester
Weekend College |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed housing
Apartments for married students
Cooperative housing
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Women's housing
Apartments for single students
Special housing for students with disabilities |
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Activities:
| Over 500 registered clubs and organizations, fraternities and sororities. |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #17 "Great College Town"
- Named a Best Northeastern College by The Princeton Review
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- Voted #20 "Best Athletic Facilities"
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Admissions Information
A key factor for the BU admissions committee is evidence that a student has challenged herself in high school by taking (and excelling in) the most demanding courses available. The average GPA among accepted freshmen is an A-, with 90% of applicants finishing in the top 25% of their high school class. According to its admissions website, the University looks for students who will stand out and "create a unique, diverse community at BU."
It is important to research the specifications of individual departments and schools within the University, as admissions requirements may vary among them (e.g., which SAT Subject tests are asked for, or whether a portfolio is necessary).
| Admissions address: |
121 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215 |
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| Phone number: |
(617) 353-2300 |
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| Fax number: |
(617) 353-9695 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://www.bu.edu/admissions/ |
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| Email: |
admissions@bu.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Kelly Walter, Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
38,010 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
58% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 1 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
November 1 (Early Decision) |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes, school-specific supplements required |
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| Admission requirements: |
1 Academic Teacher Evaluation
High School Transcript
School Report Form
Standardized Test Scores |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes: SAT or ACT with Writing; SAT Subject Tests dependent on academic program. |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Considers highest section scores for all test dates; Only the highest section scores will be considered as part of the final admissions decision. |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
580
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625
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670
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89%
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| SAT Math |
600
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645
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690
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89
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| SAT Writing |
580
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625
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670
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89
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| College Board code: |
3087 |
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| ACT code: |
1794 |
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