Is Boston University the right place for you? With an average class size of 30 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1, you'll find yourself in classes taught by Pulitzer Prize winners, Fulbright scholars, or a MacArthur fellow. BU offers more than 300 programs of study to choose from, so you can take classes in subjects as varied as biology, broadcast journalism, business, computer engineering, education, film, international relations, psychology, and theatre, just to name a few. If hands-on research is what interests you, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) offers hundreds of research opportunities across all areas of study. You'll have the rare opportunity to participate in research across the humanities, arts, and sciences as early as your first year. Add hundreds of extracurricular activities and the exciting city of Boston, and you'll never experience a dull moment as a BU student.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Kevin Lackey
Associate Director of Admissions
Associate Director of Admissions
Address
Admissions Office
233 Bay State Rd.
Boston, MA 02215
233 Bay State Rd.
Boston, MA 02215
Phone
617-353-2318
Email
visit@bu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Center for Computing & Data Sciences
George Sherman Student Union
Yawkey Center for Student Services
Build Lab Student Innovation Center
Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre & BU Production Center
Fitness and Recreation Center The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground EPIC Engineering Product Innovation Center Student Village Residence Halls DeWolfe Boathouse Photonics Center Student Village Residence Halls
George Sherman Student Union
Yawkey Center for Student Services
Build Lab Student Innovation Center
Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre & BU Production Center
Fitness and Recreation Center The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground EPIC Engineering Product Innovation Center Student Village Residence Halls DeWolfe Boathouse Photonics Center Student Village Residence Halls
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park
Charles River Esplanade
Newbury Street shopping district
Symphony Hall
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park
Charles River Esplanade
Newbury Street shopping district
Symphony Hall
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Mon.-Fri.; some Sat. in fall & spring
9 AM-5 PM
617-353-2318
9 AM-5 PM
617-353-2318
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
various, visit: https://www.bu.edu/admissions/visit-us/events/#calendar
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Limitations
Held once a year-check website for date and agenda. Usually a Thursday in late October.
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
By the MBTA (The "T"): Take the Green Line train (Boston College, "B" line) to BU East. Exit and cross Commonwealth Avenue to Granby Street. Turn left on Bay State Road. The Admissions Reception Center is located on the right side, at 233 Bay State Road. For route and fare information, visit the "T" online at www.mbta.com.
By Air: Taxis to Boston University from Boston's Logan International Airport may take approximately 30 minutes (fare: approximately $25). From the airport, the "T" may take an hour and requires a transfer from the Blue Line to the Green Line at Government Center Station (for directions to Boston University by MBTA, see above). For more information visit Logan International Airport online at http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/to-from-logan/.
By Bus or Train: Amtrak service and major bus companies arrive at Boston's South Station. Taxis to Boston University take approximately 20 minutes (fare: approximately $20). The "T" may take 40 minutes and requires a transfer from the Red Line to the Green Line at Park Street Station (for directions to Boston University by MBTA, see above).
Driving Instructions to Campus
From West of Boston: Take Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) to Exit 18 (Brighton/Cambridge). Pay toll, then follow signs for Cambridge down the ramp to the second set of lights. Turn right at the lights (do not cross over the bridge/Charles River) and travel on Soldiers Field Road/Storrow Drive to the second Boston University exit. Follow the Local Directions below.
From North of Boston: Take Route 93 South to the Storrow Drive exit (Exit 26). Continue on Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square exit (left exit). Follow signs for Kenmore Square. Follow the Local Directions below.
From South of Boston: Take Interstate 93 North/Route 3 North to Storrow Drive exit (exit 26). Go west on Storrow Drive to Kenmore Square exit (left exit). Follow signs for Kenmore Square. Follow the local directions below.
Local Directions: Turn right off the exit ramp at the traffic light (Beacon Street). Stay to the right to enter Bay State Road. The Admissions Reception Center will be on the right, 233 Bay State Road.
Parking: Metered parking is available on Bay State Road.
Local Accommodations
Boston University is located in the Back Bay/Fenway area of Boston. The University does not endorse any particular hotel establishment.
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
The Board of Admissions evaluates each prospective student holistically. The Board's main focus centers on the rigor of a student's high school record but submitting standardized test scores (SAT and ACT) remains test optional for students applying for admission through fall 2025 and spring 2026. Personal qualities and integrity, interests, teacher and counselor references, and other relevant attributes are also considered carefully. All candidates must have graduated from high school or earned an equivalency diploma to be considered. For admission to the College of Fine Arts, most students are not required to submit the SAT or ACT but must either audition or submit a portfolio (some programs also require pre-screening). A few select programs require interviews for admission. Boston University accepts either the Common Application or the Coalition Application.
Students should visit www.bu.edu/admissions for additional information. Boston University also considers students with transferable credit from other institutions for admission. Boston University considers transfer applicants for September or January admission, depending on the program of interest.
Boston University offers early decision and early decision 2 (which are binding agreements), and regular decision programs. Applicants for these programs for fall 2024 are not required to submit SAT and ACT scores. For more details, visit go.bu.edu/apply. All applications for early decision must be submitted by November 1, applications for early decision 2 and regular decision must be submitted by January 6. Applications for admission to qualify for the Presidential or Trustee Scholarships must be submitted by December 1.
Transfer students seeking January admission must submit their application forms by November 1. Those seeking September admission must submit their application forms by March 15.
Transfer students cannot be admitted to the nutrition or six-year, combined AT/DPT and DPT programs in the Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. Transfer students may not apply for January admission to the School of Theatre in the College of Fine Arts. They also cannot apply as "undeclared" to any school or college.
Boston University accepts qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender to all of its activities and programs.
Testing Policies: optional
Overview
Applicants: 80,490
Acceptance Rate: 11%
Average HS GPA: 3.89
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
680 - 740
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
710 - 780
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1410 - 1450
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
32 - 34
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Early Decision II — January 6
Regular — January 6
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
What does it mean to study at a world-class research university? As a university receiving more than 645.6 million in research funding in 2023 and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), we expect students to formulate bold questions and seek out the answers. You don't have to be science-minded to thrive in BU's culture of inquiry—research takes place in nearly every academic discipline.
The academic flexibility offered by BU can maximize the value of your degree. Choose from more than 300 programs of study, Dual Degree programs, combined BA/MA programs, and chances to take coursework across schools and colleges. Think psychology and economics, or business and international relations.
Students complete general education requirements through the BU Hub, an innovative general education program that is integrated with majors and minors. Students take courses of interest while exploring areas ranging from global citizenship to scientific and social inquiry to ethical reasoning or digital communication. The Hub is robust in its options for experiential learning and co-curriculars, and its signature feature, the BU Cross-College Challenge, offers an opportunity to work with a team of students from across BU's schools and colleges.
BU's most ambitious and high achieving applicants can apply for admission to the Kilachand Honors College. Kilachand offers a challenging liberal arts education grounded in critical and creative thinking and interdisciplinary problem-solving related to important global, societal, corporate, and geopolitical challenges. The integrated, four-year curriculum is augmented by an extensive series of enrichment experiences, including visits to cultural institutions, arts events, and discussions with leading scientists, artists, and professionals. All Kilachand students complete a substantial work of empirical or scholarly research, creativity, or invention by the close of their senior year and share the outcomes of their work in a celebratory Symposium.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
10:1
Total Faculty
2,829
with Terminal Degree
1,794
1,589
Men
1,240
Women
538
Minority
92
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
83%
Graduate in 5 years
88%
Graduate in 6 years
89%
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural History and Criticism, General.
-
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Area Studies, Other.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
European Studies/Civilization.
Italian Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Conservation Biology.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
Molecular Biology.
Neuroscience.
Physiology, General.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Communication, General.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Journalism.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio and Television.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
-
EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Education, Other.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
-
ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
Engineering, General.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
-
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
-
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Comparative Literature.
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Korean Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other.
Linguistics.
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other.
Rehabilitation Science.
-
HISTORY.
History, General.
-
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
-
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Computational Mathematics.
Mathematics, General.
-
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Ancient Studies/Civilization.
Holocaust and Related Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Nutrition Sciences.
Systems Science and Theory.
-
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
-
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy.
Astrophysics.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry, Other.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
-
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Youth Services/Administration.
-
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Archeology.
Cultural Anthropology.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Medical Anthropology.
Physical and Biological Anthropology.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Acting.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Directing and Theatrical Production.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Graphic Design.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Musicology and Ethnomusicology.
Painting.
Printmaking.
Sculpture.
Stringed Instruments.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Students Say
The undergraduates of Boston University say "the range and diversity of opportunities at Boston University allows you to Be You," with the freedom to assemble the more than 300 courses of study into a unique curriculum that is "equal parts liberal arts education and pre-professional experience." Study abroad is encouraged to supplement the classroom experience (there are more than 80 programs available in 20 countries), and the 10 undergraduate "schools and colleges within Boston University provide students with access to almost every imaginable program of study." Students also laud the "research opportunities" (the school spends more than half a billion dollars each year on research), and the access that comes both from the school's reputation and relationships as well as from its prime location in one of the country's biggest biotech and healthcare hubs. This experience is also embodied by the world-class faculty, who are "actively pursuing research in their field" and "constantly striving to be better for the student's benefit." Their "interesting backgrounds...fuel class discussions in a variety of academic areas" and encourage discourse and participation among classes of all levels. A student notes that in this capacity, professors act as "engaging partners in my academic experience."
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Martin Luther King, Jr.
civil rights leader
John Smith
former President and CEO, General Motor
Karen Lynch
President, Aetna
Nina Totenberg
Correspondent, National Public Radio
Uzo Aduba
Actor
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
US Congresswoman
Edgar Helms
Founder of Goodwill Industries
Academic Rating
88/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
83%
Graduate in 5 years
88%
Graduate in 6 years
89%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition for the 2023-24 academic year is $63,798; standard room and board is $18,110. Additional mandatory fees are $1,370. Allowances for the cost of books, supplies, travel, and other incidental expenses brings the total cost of attendance for a student to $86,363.
Financial Aid
Boston University offers expanded financial aid packages that will make up the difference between the cost of attendance and what students can afford. The total cost varies from family to family. BU will calculate your family contribution based on a student's FAFSA and CSS Profile. This will be subtracted from the full cost of attendance. The difference—your calculated need—will be made up by financial aid. The same amount is guaranteed for each of your undergraduate years through The BU Scholarship Assurance.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Jan 6
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$57,882
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$53,029
Average Need-Based Loan
$2,267
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
36%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$38,263
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$60,332
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$61,050
Required Fees
$1,310
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,570
Transportation for Commuters
$2,480
On-Campus Room and Board
$17,400
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
89/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Boston University is one of the most diverse research universities in the country. Students come from all 50 U.S. states, more than 118 countries, and a myriad of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. In fact, BU ranked among the top universities hosting the most international students in the US by Open Doors.
Boston University students are extremely engaged, participating in academic clubs, cultural or religious organizations, and community service groups. There are more than 450 student organizations and more than 40 intramural and club sports that students can participate in. You can get involved with organizations such as Alianza Latina, BU Habitat for Humanity, the Debate Society, or the Alpine Ski Team. A separate student government exists at each school and college to manage student affairs, and the Student Union includes members who represent all schools and colleges within the university.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
18,656
Foreign Countries Represented
119
Demographics
19.88%
Asian
5.96%
Black
11.31%
Hispanic
32.85%
Caucasian
3.48%
Unknown
21.84%
International
58% female
42% male
72% are out of state
96% are full time
4% are part time
Students Say
"The student body is vastly diverse" in terms of makeup (partially "because we are an international university"), but most here are said to be "motivated, culturally aware, intelligent, adventurous," "driven and involved," and "very passionate." Perhaps these common traits are why one student remarks that "there is a great sense of diversity, yet an overwhelming feeling of unity." With more than 450 student organizations (including 80 religious and cultural ones), BUers are easily able to have "a wide range of interests both inside and outside the classroom" and are happy to keep a busy pace. A student says, "My life at BU is quite packed because I chose to make it that way." These pursuits and passions also fuel the dialogue around campus, and students are known to be "intellectually stimulating in conversations" and enjoy finding others that share their interests. The highest value seems to be placed on "diversity of thought," as "originality is valued highly at BU."
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Located in the heart of Boston, students experience the city as an extension of the campus. No other city can compete with Boston's remarkable concentration of higher education institutions, world-renowned medical centers, and historic and cultural attractions. The city provides many opportunities for impressive internship and research positions and is home to world-class attractions including the Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The nation's first transit system runs right down the spine of out 1.3-mile campus, and the Charles River flows by our side. With four years of guaranteed campus housing, and 75 percent of undergraduates living on campus all four years, the campus feels like a true residential community in the heart of Boston.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Boston University's academic, research, athletic facilities are some of the best in the country. The Center for Computing & Data Sciences provides an exceptional work space. The 19-story structure features convention-bending design inside and out that makes it an iconic presence on Central Campus. That design is state of the art in every way: striking architecture, advanced resources, environmental sensitivity, and open, flexible interior spaces. The Engineering Product Innovation Center (EPIC) is home to a full carpentry and machine shop, 3D printers, a metals foundry, and laboratories. The University's Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering brings together life scientists, engineers, and physicians to speed life-changing developments in the fields of human health, environment, and energy. The IDG Capital Student Innovation Center fosters innovation and entrepreneurship across the campus. Students can connect with advisers, collaborate with other students, and get help with matters from design and prototyping to legal advice and marketing. The Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre and College of Fine Arts Production Center is home to studio space for visual arts students, practice rooms for music, and a 575-seat music performance center. The Student Village provides first-rate recreation and athletics with the Fitness & Recreation Center and Agganis Arena, as well as high-rise apartments and dining. The University also offers the Yawkey Center for Student Services, which houses the Center for Career Development, Educational Resource Center, Pre-Professional Advising Offices, and two stories of dining in Marciano Commons.
Off-Campus Opportunities
The opportunities to learn outside the classroom are limitless thanks to BU's location in the heart of the city. In fact 2 out of 3 undergraduates participate in at least one internship before graduating. Students can intern with top-tier financial services, biomedical, or engineering companies. The city is also home to world-class museums and art galleries, top-ranked hospitals and health services facilities, numerous advertising and public relations firms, and more. BU's Center for Career Development works to provide students with the resources to secure internships in any number of fields.
Boston University has one of the world's most extensive study abroad programs. Among the University's 80+ programs are language and liberal arts programs; programs that combine studies with internships; fieldwork programs for students wishing to pursue academic or scientific research; and summer programs. Programs are available in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, and Turkey. There are also programs available in Los Angeles, New York, Silicon Valley, and Washington, D.C.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
69%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
86/99
First-Year Students living on campus
99%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
95/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Cooperative
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Cooperative
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
Students love the university's "urban campus" in Boston's Back Bay, where they can "run along the Charles River," go "shopping on Newbury or in Harvard Square," or frequent "plays and ballets and museums" and the many local "clubs and bars." Boston is the epitome of a college town, and three-quarters of students live on campus in "the heart of Boston," enjoying the "wonderful" support structure of campus life with the pulse of the city just outside their door, as well as the ability to make friends at all of the nearby colleges in Cambridge, Somerville, Allston, and Brookline. A student remarks: "The city itself is like our campus." Campus itself has "a lot of clubs and activities to get involved in," as well as "house parties," "BU hockey games," and "frat parties," and "there is more to do than you will be able to find the time for." As "there's always something interesting going on onand off-campus," students don't have to work hard to fill the hours, but they make sure to keep a balance in doing so and take pride in "being able to find balance in living strong academic lives and exciting social lives as well." One student sums up: "Life at BU is anything you want it to be."
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Lorraine Wolf
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
490
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
13
Number of Religious Organizations
17
11% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
19% participate in intramural sports
3% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Terriers)
11 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Terriers)
14 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
99/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
53%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Special purchase plans are available through Boston University's Office of Information Services & Technology.
http://www.bu.edu/tech/sales
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Yes
Mental Health Website
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Available for faculty & staff;
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Available for faculty & staff;
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Other:
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Available for faculty & staff;
Other trainings description:
Terriers Connect suicide prevention training. And Student Support Network as one time trainings for RAs in Res life.
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Yes
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Yes
Details on offerings:
peer to peer listening groups called "All Ears" groups
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Yes
A brief description of offerings:
Dorm floor Residence Assistants are trained on a variety of areas to identify and offer help and a path to more help.
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Students required to participate
Incoming transfer students
Services offered
Returning students
Services offered
Entering graduate students
Services offered
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Yes, optional
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Yes, optional
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Yes
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Yes
Accrediting body
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Yes
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
12 months
