Boston University

Boston, MA · Private · 18,248 undergraduates

11%

Acceptance rate

1420–1530

SAT (middle 50%)

25th–75th percentile

ACT (midpoint)

$24,402

Average net price

After aid, per year

89%

Graduation rate

4-year, 150% time

$83,238

Median earnings

10 years after entry

Boston University is a private university in Boston, MA. It admits about 11% of applicants, which makes it a reach for nearly everyone. Admitted students' SAT scores typically fall between 1420 and 1530.

Whether a school is a reach, target, or safety depends on your own numbers, not a national average. The tool below places your scores inside Boston University's admitted range.

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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (latest available year). Confirm current requirements and costs on Boston University's official site before you apply.