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Boston University (BU)
- One Sherborn St.
- Boston, MA 02215
- OPEID College Code: 00213000
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- General Phone: (617) 353-2000
- President: Robert A. Brown
- Website: www.bu.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 32,053
- College Alias: BU, Boston U
- College Mascot: Terriers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - BU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.bu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- 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 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 12,987 | 18,864 | 31,851 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 7,304 (56%) | 11,274 (60%) | 18,578 (58%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,549 (21%) | 2,575 (23%) | 4,124 (22%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,809 | 92% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,163 | 28% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 580 | 680 |
| SAT ® Math | 600 | 690 |
| SAT ® Writing | 590 | 690 |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 25 | 31 |
| ACT ® Math | 25 | 29 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: BU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 61%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 48% | 10% | 5% | 51% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,998 | $4,825 | $2,145 | $19,780 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 27 | 33 | 46 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,575 | 4,761 | 4,417 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $35,418 | $33,792 | $31,966 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $35,418 | $33,792 | $31,966 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $792 | $754 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,950 | $10,480 | $10,080 |
| Other Expenses | $1,692 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,950 | $10,480 | $10,080 |
| Other Expenses | $1,692 | $1,636 | $1,575 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,342 | $1,636 | $4,955 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $48,900 | $46,639 | $44,375 |
| Out of State | $48,900 | $46,639 | $44,375 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $48,900 | $46,700 | $44,375 |
| Out of State | $48,900 | $46,700 | $44,375 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $41,600 | $39,700 | $37,675 |
| Out of State | $41,600 | $39,700 | $37,675 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $49,627 | $49,627 |
| Medical School | $43,184 | $43,184 |
| Law School | $36,548 | $36,548 |
| Theology School | $15,048 | $15,048 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 32,053 Undergraduate: 18,733 Graduate: 11,218 Professional: 2,102
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 13,713 Female: 18,340
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,599 Female: 11,134
- Graduate Gender Male: 5,091 Female: 6,127
- Professional Gender Male: 1,023 Female: 1,079
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 25,789 Part-Time: 6,264
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 17,206 Part-Time: 1,527
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,506 Part-Time: 4,712
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 2,077 Part-Time: 25
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 4,096 | 13% |
| American Indian | 77 | 0.2% |
| Black | 940 | 3% |
| Asian | 3,256 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1,537 | 5% |
| White | 14,847 | 46% |
| Unknown | 7,300 | 23% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 196 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 7,156 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 8,172 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,148 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,699 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,540 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,274 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,278 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 579 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 9,276 | 7,512 | 1,764 |
| Faculty Status | 3,952 | 2,524 | 1,428 |
| Tenured Faculty | 648 | 632 | 16 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,318 | - | 2,318 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 3,952 | 2,524 | 1,428 |
| Primarily Instruction | 3,583 | 2,394 | 1,189 |
| Primarily Research | 369 | 130 | 239 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 1,020 | 978 | 42 |
| Other Professionals | 2,249 | 2,074 | 175 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,055 | 1,936 | 119 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 730 | 701 | 29 |
| Skilled Crafts | 134 | 133 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 739 | 687 | 52 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,166 (1,252) | $100,022 (840) | $76,148 (412) |
| Professor | $127,059 (453) | $129,544 (371) | $115,816 (82) |
| Associate Professor | $84,413 (350) | $87,917 (224) | $78,183 (126) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,676 (304) | $73,129 (175) | $67,348 (129) |
| Instructor | $49,704 (28) | $49,893 (14) | $49,514 (14) |
| Lecturer | $44,831 (110) | $47,036 (50) | $42,994 (60) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $112,352 (258) | $124,569 (142) | $97,397 (116) |
| Professor | $156,425 (73) | $160,253 (57) | $142,789 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $113,756 (76) | $118,002 (39) | $109,281 (37) |
| Assistant Professor | $88,526 (79) | $91,604 (37) | $85,814 (42) |
| Instructor | $56,372 (18) | $53,225 (4) | $57,271 (14) |
| Lecturer | $41,900 (3) | $35,850 (2) | $54,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,125 (1,510) | $100,297 (982) | $76,926 (528) |
| Professor | $127,188 (526) | $129,754 (428) | $115,981 (98) |
| Associate Professor | $85,958 (426) | $89,197 (263) | $80,732 (163) |
| Assistant Professor | $71,038 (383) | $73,447 (212) | $68,052 (171) |
| Instructor | $48,303 (46) | $48,483 (18) | $48,187 (28) |
| Lecturer | $44,551 (113) | $46,355 (52) | $43,013 (61) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $10,869,973 | $4,336,327 | $6,533,646 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 40% | 60% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 623 | 298 | 325 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 560 | 263 | 297 |
| Basketball | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 182 | 96 | 86 |
| Field Hocky | 23 | - | 23 |
| Golf | 12 | - | 12 |
| Ice Hockey | 52 | 27 | 25 |
| Lacrosse | 26 | - | 26 |
| Rowing | 124 | 64 | 60 |
| Soccer | 57 | 29 | 28 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 54 | 27 | 27 |
| Tennis | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Wrestling | 27 | 27 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $96,640 | $69,482 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $42,637 | $31,774 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 80 | 38 | 42 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Golf | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Ice Hockey | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Lacrosse | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Rowing | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tennis | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 91%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 82% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 80% |
| Female | 83% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 82% |
| American Indian | 64% |
| Black | 71% |
| Asian | 86% |
| Hispanic | 78% |
| White | 82% |
| Unknown | 80% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 76% |
| 5 Years | 81% |
| 6 Years | 82% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 10 | 34 |
| Liquor Related | 21 | 34 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 6 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 17 | 32 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 7 | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 9 |
| Burglary | 62 | 117 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 39 | 52 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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