Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
Boston University is a private institution in Boston with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1473, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A large campus of 17.9K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
90% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $83,238 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,996.
Established
1839
Motto
"Learning, Virtue, Piety"
Mascot
Rhett the Boston Terrier
Type
Private research university
Conference
men's basketball
Division
Division I
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11%Acceptance
1473SAT Avg
17,850Students
10:1Student:Faculty
90%Grad Rate
$83,238Earnings 10yr
$26,996Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate10.8%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1473
Reading & WritingMid: 700
680740
MathMid: 740
720780
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 33
3234
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$65,168
Room & Board$18,110
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$82,694
Average Net Price$26,996
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$11,453
$30–48K$11,167
$48–75K$13,639
$75–110K$25,501
$110K+$48,018
Programs (308)
Student Body
Undergrads
17,850
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%
Race & Ethnicity
White 33%
Black 6%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 20%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 22%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate90.0%
Freshman Retention94.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$65,655
8 Years$73,661
10 Years$83,238
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$68,800
Men
$86,600
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Source: Wikipedia