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Boston University (BU)

One Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00213000
  • President: Robert A. Brown
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 32,727
  • College Alias: BU, Boston U
  • College Mascot: Terriers

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Boston University (BU) is a top-ranked, private institution of higher education located in Boston, Massachusetts.  BU offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs in more than 250 fields of study and is particularly known for its interdisciplinary programs, leading research, and excellent faculty.  Its faculty includes several Nobel Prize winners, a poet laureate, and a recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "Genius Award." 

 

BU's main campus is its Charles River Campus, and its Medical Campus is nearby.  The total campus area is 133 acres, supporting 320 buildings, 487 classrooms, 23 libraries and more than 2,000 laboratories.  Despite its physical size, BU strives to have smaller class sizes, with a ratio of one teacher per 13 students.  The average class size for undergraduates is 27 students.

 

History

 

Boston University was established in 1869.

 

Academics

 

Boston University (BU) follows the semester academic calendar, with fall, spring and summer semesters.  BU offers 250 different programs of study from its 17 colleges and schools. 

 

Colleges and Schools

 

  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • Graduate School of Arts & Science
  • College of Communication
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of General Studies
  • College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College
  • Metropolitan College
  • Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
  • School of Education
  • School of Hospitality Administration
  • School of Law
  • School of Management
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Public Health
  • School of Social Work
  • School of Theology

 

Student Life

 

Boston University has 80% of its undergraduates living on campus, which means there is a strong student community on campus.  Additionally, BU has more than 500 student activity groups that include academic, social, athletic, artistic, scientific and religious interests. BU is host to many annual events, including lectures and debates, music, comedy and drama.

 

There are several student publications, as well as WTBU, the student-run radio station, that encourage student participation.  A good way for students to connect with others, navigate the academic requirements or find out what's happening on and around campus is to access "Student Central" online.  This online resource provides access to academic bulletins, course descriptions, registration information, student health services, libraries, the student union, student links, a blackboard, the BU Bus schedule, BU maps, BU Bookstore hours, important dates, classes and amenities available at the FitRec Center, and more.

 

Athletics

 

The Boston University athletics department participates in 23 varsity sports.  The team mascot is the Boston Terrier, and BU's athletic teams are known as "The Terriers."

 

Men's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Crew
  • Cross Country
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Swimming & Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Wrestling

 

Women's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming & Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field

 

 

Community Life

 

The BU community is vibrant and busy, with a full calendar of activities to choose from including exhibits, lectures, social gatherings, year-round events offered at the Agganis Arena, performances at the Huntington Theatre Company, and more.  The FitRec Center offers individual or group exercise classes and state-of-the-art facilities for fitness and recreation.

 

*Not all of the programs above may be offered
 

Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

    - State Approved for Certification

  • ROTC

    • - Army

    - Navy

    - Air Force

Website:

www.bu.edu

Mission Statement

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Campus Map

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Accreditation

  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available
  • Grants Medical Degree

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • - Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Large Four-Year, Highly Residential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Boston University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Architecture

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Architectural History and Criticism-1--
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Urban Planning--8-
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Anatomy--46
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Biochemistry--24
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology-40--
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Bioinformatics--117
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other-1197-
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Biology-12139
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Biophysics---5
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Biostatistics--155
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Biotechnology--4-
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Cell and Molecular Biology---7
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Cell Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other--22
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Conservation Biology-7--
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Environmental Biology-8--
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Epidemiology--718
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Genetics---1
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Immunology---1
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography-17--
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Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology----
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Molecular Biology-16-8
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Neurobiology and Neurophysiology--210
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Neuroscience-5016
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Pathology, Experimental Pathology--32
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Pharmacology---3
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Physiology----
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Actuarial Science--31-
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Banking and Financial Support--72-
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Business Administration-6825567
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Business Administration, Other--132-
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Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other--51
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Financial Planning and Services--29-
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Hospitality Administration and Management-175--
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Human Resources--2-
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Insurance--18-
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International Marketing--7-
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Investments and Securities--48-
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Management Information Systems--70-
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Communications and Journalism

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Advertising--33-
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Broadcast Journalism--9-
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Communications-317--
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Health Communication--42-
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Journalism-15521-
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Journalism, Other--16-
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Public Relations--28-
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Radio and Television-12812-
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer Science-42646
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Computer Systems Networking--5-
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Information Science Studies--168-
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Education

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Art Teacher Education-353-
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Bilingual and Multilingual Education----
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Chemistry Teacher Education----
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Counseling and Guidance Services3-36-
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Curriculum and Instruction2-48
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Drama and Dance Teacher Education--1-
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Early Childhood Education-88-
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Education Administration1-344
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Education, Teaching Individuals with Hearing Impairments-13-
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Educational and Instructional Media Design--5-
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Elementary Education-2510-
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English and Language Arts Teacher Education-88-
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Foreign Language Teacher Education-61-
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Health Teacher Education--5-
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International and Comparative Education--10-
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Latin Teacher Education----
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Mathematics Teacher Education-1722-
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Music Teacher Education-112714
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Physical Education1-11-
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Reading Teacher Education1-2-
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Science Teacher Education-114-
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Social Studies Teacher Education-188-
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Special Education Teaching-911-
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other1-32
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Teacher and Professional Development, Other--3-
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Teaching English As Second Language Instructor--30-
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Engineering

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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering-33-1
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Biomedical and Medical Engineering-813723
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Computer Engineering-16184
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Computer Software Engineering----
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Electrical Engineering-303817
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Engineering----
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Engineering Mechanics--5-
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Engineering, Other----
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Manufacturing Engineering-2013-
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Materials Engineering--5-
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Mechanical Engineering-912712
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Systems Engineering--58
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English Language and Literature

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Creative Writing--25-
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English Language and Literature-101123
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English Language and Literature, Letters, Other---2
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Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies

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African-American Studies--1-
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Central, Middle and Eastern European Studies----
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East Asian Studies-4--
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Italian Studies----
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Latin American Studies-4--
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Regional Studies---6
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United States Studies-2--
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Foreign Languages and Literature

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Comparative Literature-1--
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French Language and Literature-1431
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German Language and Literature-1--
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Italian Language and Literature----
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Japanese Language and Literature-6--
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Latin Language and Literature----
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Linguistics-14--
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Russian Language and Literature----
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Spanish Language and Literature-1723
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Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics-1--
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Advanced Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other1---
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Advanced General Dentistry14---
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Athletic Training-13--
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Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology-1833-
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Audiology, Hearing Sciences----
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Clinical Laboratory Technician-20--
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Dental Clinical Sciences----
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Dental Laboratory Technology----
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Dental Public Health and Education1-2-
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Dentistry---164
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Endodontics, Endodontology12-4-
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Environmental Health--234
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Genetic Counseling--7-
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Health Care Administration--2082
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other-25--
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Health Services-104--
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Kinesiotherapy----
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Maternal and Child Health--281
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Medical Scientist--62
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Medicine---158
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Occupational Therapy--505
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Oral Biology and Oral Pathology--53
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Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery1---
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Orthodontics, Orthodontology7-2-
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Pediatric Dentistry, Pedodontics10---
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Periodontics, Periodontology9---
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Physical Therapy---97
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Pre-Dentistry Studies-5--
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Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies-27--
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Prosthodontics, Prosthodontology6-3-
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Radiologic Technology--9-
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other-104122
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling---1
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History

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History-7632
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Ancient Civilization Studies-651
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Historic Preservation and Conservation--6-
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Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-107136
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Museology and Museum Studies----
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Nutrition Sciences-15271
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Systems Science and Theory--18-
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Legal Professions and Studies

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Banking, Corporate, Finance and Securities Law--55-
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Law---273
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other--1-
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Programs for Foreign Lawyers--64-
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Tax Law, Taxation--49-
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Mathematics and Statistics

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Personal and Culinary Services

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Culinary Arts, Other--8-
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Philosophy-42209
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Religious Studies-8310
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry-15711
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Chemistry, Other-2--
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Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other----
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Geology and Earth Science-511
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Geophysics and Seismology-2--
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Hydrology and Water Resources Science----
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Physics-15813
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Psychology

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Clinical Psychology--21-
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Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics--62
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Counseling Psychology---3
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Psychology-247509
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Public Administration--30-
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Social Work--171-
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Security and Protective Services

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Criminal Justice-6195-
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Forensic Science--22-
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Law Enforcement Administration--9-
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Social Sciences

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Anthropology-34-6
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Archaeology-2323
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Development Economics and International Development--14-
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Economics-1529321
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Economics, Other--11-
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Geography-4-6
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International Relations and Affairs-30538-
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Political Science-10259
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Social Sciences--406
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Social Sciences, Other-15--
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Sociology-392-
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Urban Studies and Affairs-112-
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Theology and Religious Vocations

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Religious, Sacred Music--3-
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Theology--1235
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Biblical Studies--31
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Acting-18--
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Art History-48122
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Arts Management--32-
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Cinematography and Film--25-
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Conducting--11
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Directing and Theatrical Production-43-
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Drama-15--
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Graphic Design-2411-
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Music-4--
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Music History, Literature, and Theory----
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Music Performance311184
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Music Theory and Composition-125
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Musicology and Ethnomusicology-112
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Painting-2713-
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Piano and Organ2-55
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Sculpture-92-
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Technical Theatre, Design and Technology2148-
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Theatre and Theatre Arts Management--1-
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Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments512107
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Voice and Opera514111
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates BU accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into BU.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.bu.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The BU admissions office phone number is (617) 353-2300. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.bu.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00 Fall 2010
  • Graduate Application Fee: $70.00 Fall 2010

College Credits Accepted

  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2010

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants15,79522,48038,275
Number Granted Admission (%)8,799 (56%)13,388 (60%)22,187 (58%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,771 (20%)2,638 (20%)4,409 (20%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2010

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam3,79886%
ACT ® Exam1,76640%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2010

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading580670
SAT ® Math600700
SAT ® Writing590680

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2010

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2630
ACT ® English2631
ACT ® Math2530

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 32,727

    • - Undergraduate: 18,714

    - Graduate: 14,013

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 13,652

    - Female: 18,308

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 7,402

    - Female: 10,881

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 6,250

    - Female: 7,427

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 25,745

    - Part-Time: 6,215

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 16,810

    - Part-Time: 1,473

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 8,935

    - Part-Time: 4,742

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien4,84215%
American Indian730.2%
Black1,1223%
Asian3,66111%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander580.2%
Hispanic2,0176%
White16,27750%
Unknown4,08712%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 181550.5%
Ages 18-197,04322%
Ages 20-218,07725%
Ages 22-245,16716%
Ages 25-295,91719%
Ages 30-342,5648%
Ages 35-391,2274%
Ages 40-491,2404%
Ages 50-655592%
Age Over 65110.03%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 92%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students85%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male84%
Female85%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien78%
American Indian85%
Black81%
Asian86%
Hispanic84%
White85%
Unknown87%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less65%
5 Years84%
6 Years85%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Prepaid Tuition Plan

    - Allows students or their families to buy college tuition for future years at current prices.

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Boston University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.bu.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$29,899$28,421$28,464
$0 - $30,000$23,932$20,261$20,461
$30,000 - $48,000$24,337$21,043$21,927
$48,001 - $75,000$26,196$24,953$26,327
$75,001 - $110,000$31,771$30,451$29,725
More Than $110,000$41,890$40,225$39,689

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$41,420$39,864$38,440
In-State Tuition and Fees$41,420$39,864$38,440
Out of State Tuition and Fees$41,420$39,864$38,440
Books and Supplies$940$940$940

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$12,710$12,260$11,848
Other Expenses$1,772$1,772$1,772

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$56,842$54,836$53,000
In-State$56,842$54,836$53,000
Out of State$56,842$54,836$53,000
Off Campus
In-District$42,360$40,804$39,380
In-State$42,360$40,804$39,380
Out of State$42,360$40,804$39,380
Off Campus with Family
In-District$42,360$40,804$39,380
In-State$42,360$40,804$39,380
Out of State$42,360$40,804$39,380

Graduate Student Expenses

 In-StateOut of State
Annual Tuition and Fees For Graduate Students
Dental School$59,040$59,040
Medical School$49,560$49,560
Law School$41,780$41,780

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The BU financial aid office phone number is (617) 353-2965. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

BU Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid2,86465%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid2,51657%$24,937
All Federal Grants75617%$6,458
Pell Grants75017%$4,090
Other Federal Grants75617%$2,401
State/Local Grants & Scholarships2516%$2,164
Institutional Grants & Scholarships2,42555%$23,635
All Student Loans2,30352%$9,652
Federal Student Loans2,27552%$6,625
Other Student Loans3959%$18,116

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)0.9%0.9%0.5%
Number in Default485229
Number in Repayment5,1375,3055,166

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - Yes

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 11,432
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $8,280

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Drug Related1--
Liquor Related--1
On Campus
Weapons Related-11
Drug Related2221
Liquor Related22818
Nearby Public Area
Weapons Related--1
Drug Related223
Liquor Related31427
Residence Hall
Drug Related2215
Liquor Related22617

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Forcible Rape-11
Robbery--1
Aggravated Assault--1
Burglary574
On Campus
Forcible Rape816
Robbery162
Aggravated Assault255
Burglary595859
Vehicle Theft-21
Arson111
Nearby Public Area
Forcible Rape--2
Robbery745
Aggravated Assault321
Vehicle Theft1-2
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape215
Robbery-11
Aggravated Assault144
Burglary263135
Arson1-1

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Basketball Conference: America East
  • College Track & Field Conference: America East

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Total Aid$13,212,518$5,226,369$7,986,149
Ratio (%)100%40%60%

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes689329360
Unduplicated Athletes551254297
Basketball281414
All Track Combined241131110
Field Hockey26-26
Golf6-6
Ice Hockey532726
Lacrosse23-23
Rowing1325973
Soccer623131
Softball17-17
Swimming and Diving512625
Tennis21129
Wrestling2929-

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$115,247$82,854
Assistant Coaches-$54,847$36,798

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches763343
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined1266
Head Coaches422
Assistant Coaches844
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Golf2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Ice Hockey954
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches743
Lacrosse4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Rowing734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Soccer844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Tennis633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees10,0598,3181,741
Faculty Status3,9692,6421,327
Tenured Faculty66264220
Graduate Assistants2,154-2,154
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service4,6423,2141,428
Primarily Instruction3,8792,5381,341
Primarily Research76367687
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1,1671,13334
Other Professionals2,2112,081130
Technical and/or Paraprofessional2,0391,890149
Clerical And Secretarial65061436
Skilled Crafts1361351
Service and/or Maintenance77770869

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$106,382 (1,402)$116,455 (886)$89,086 (516)
Professor$150,871 (441)$154,229 (351)$137,775 (90)
Associate Professor$104,033 (335)$106,144 (223)$99,828 (112)
Assistant Professor$88,096 (267)$90,940 (148)$84,559 (119)
Instructor$56,279 (14)$54,725 (8)$58,350 (6)
Lecturer$57,147 (226)$60,479 (99)$54,550 (127)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$134,222 (238)$158,526 (117)$110,721 (121)
Professor$192,215 (68)$199,759 (49)$172,762 (19)
Associate Professor$137,138 (45)$143,320 (23)$130,676 (22)
Assistant Professor$104,943 (38)$124,652 (12)$95,847 (26)
Instructor$56,475 (6)$41,200 (2)$64,113 (4)
Lecturer$51,211 (7)$40,200 (1)$53,046 (6)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$106,881 (1,640)$118,001 (1,003)$89,372 (637)
Professor$151,726 (509)$155,357 (400)$138,399 (109)
Associate Professor$105,001 (380)$107,184 (246)$100,992 (134)
Assistant Professor$87,818 (305)$91,769 (160)$83,458 (145)
Instructor$53,257 (20)$50,522 (10)$55,993 (10)
Lecturer$56,689 (233)$60,203 (100)$54,047 (133)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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