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11%
Highly Selective
89%
Graduation
About Boston University
Boston University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. With an enrollment of approximately 17,850 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 11%. The graduation rate stands at a strong 89%. Graduates earn a median salary of $83,238 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $26,996 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
11%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
89%
Enrollment
17,850
Total students
Median Earnings
$83,238
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$65,168
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,168
Per year
Average Net Price
$26,996
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
32 – 34
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
720
Median
740
75th
780
200800
ACT Composite
25th
32
Median
33
75th
34
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$65,168/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$26,996/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$107,984
10-Year Earnings
$832,380
ROI Multiple
7.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Boston University
Student Outcomes
89%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$83k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
17,850
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
