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Boston University

Instate Tuition (2013-2014)
$44,910
Out-of-state Tuition (2013-2014)
$44,910

BU Address

BOSTON UNIVERSITY
125 BAY STATE RD
BOSTON, MA 02215
General info:(617) 353-2000
Financial aid office:(617) 353-2965
Admissions office:(617) 353-2300University Homepage

Tuition + BU Housing (2013-2014)


Undergrad Application Fee: $80
Grad Application Fee:$80

Tuition Prepaid:Yes
Tuition Payment Plan:Yes
Campus Housing Capacity:11,347
Freshman Must Live on Campus: No

University Makeup (2013-2014)

# of Undergrads: 23,831
# of Grad students: 17,784
Total Students: 41,615
Male

43.2%
Female

56.8%
International

18%
African-American

3%
American Indian

0%
Asian

10%
Hispanic

6%
Pacific Islander

37%
Caucasian

46%
Unknown

13%

Financial Aid

70% First time, full time students receive federal aid and the average amount is $1,817

6% of students receive State/Local grants and the average amount is $1,971

53% receive instiutional grants and the average institutional award is $26,111

48% receive student loans and the average amount is $10,164Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Website
Private not-for-profit 4 year or above Institution
Research Universities (very high research activity)
Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive

Special Programs

Dental Program
MD Medical Program
Law Program
Teacher Certifications

Admissions Requirements

Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Secondary School Rank Required
Test Scores Required
Competencies Required

Special Credits

HS College Credit: No
AP Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credit: No
Special Credits(other): No

Applicants Admitted

43% men vs 48% women admitted

Applicants vs Admissions (2013-2014)

Men Applicants:17,808
Women Applicants:26,198
Men Admitted:7,603
Women Admitted:12,468

Student Services

Library On Campus
Counseling Services
Employment Services
Placement Services

Majors

• Accounting
• Acting
• Actuarial Science
• Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
• Advanced General Dentistry
• Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
• Advertising
• Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
• Aerospace
• African-American/Black Studies
• American/United States Studies/Civilization
• Anatomy
• Ancient Studies/Civilization
• Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
• Anthropology
• Archeology
• Architectural History and Criticism
• Art History
• Art Teacher Education
• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Athletic Training/Trainer
• Audiology/Audiologist
• Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
• Banking
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Bible/Biblical Studies
• Bilingual and Multilingual Education
• Biochemistry
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
• Bioinformatics
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Biophysics
• Biostatistics
• Biotechnology
• Broadcast Journalism
• Business
• Business Administration
• Business Administration and Management
• Canadian
• Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
• Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
• Central European
• Chemistry
• Chemistry Teacher Education
• Chinese Language and Literature
• Cinematography and Film/Video Production
• City/Urban
• Classics and Classical Languages
• Clinical Psychology
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
• Communication
• Community and Regional Planning
• Comparative Literature
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Computer Software Engineering
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Conducting
• Conservation Biology
• Corporate
• Counseling Psychology
• Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
• Creative Writing
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Criticism and Conservation
• Culinary Arts and Related Services
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Dental Clinical Sciences
• Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
• Dental Public Health and Education
• Dentistry
• Development Economics and International Development
• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
• Directing and Theatrical Production
• Drama and Dance Teacher Education
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• East Asian Languages
• East Asian Studies
• East European and Eurasian Studies
• Economics
• Education
• Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
• Educational Leadership and Administration
• Educational/Instructional Technology
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Endodontics/Endodontology
• Engineering
• Engineering Mechanics
• English Language and Literature
• English Language and Literature/Letters
• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
• Environmental Biology
• Environmental Health
• Epidemiology
• Finance
• Financial Mathematics
• Financial Planning and Services
• Fine and Studio Arts Management
• Foreign Language Teacher Education
• Foreign)
• Forensic Science and Technology
• French Language and Literature
• General
• Genetic Counseling/Counselor
• Genetics
• Geography
• Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
• Geology/Earth Science
• Geophysics and Seismology
• German Language and Literature
• Graphic Design
• Health Communication
• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
• Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
• Health Teacher Education
• Health/Health Care Administration/Management
• Hispanic and Latin American Languages
• Historic Preservation and Conservation
• History
• Hospitality Administration/Management
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• Hydrology and Water Resources Science
• Immunology
• Information Science/Studies
• Insurance
• International Business
• International Marketing
• International Relations and Affairs
• International and Comparative Education
• Investments and Securities
• Italian Language and Literature
• Italian Studies
• Japanese Language and Literature
• Journalism
• Keyboard Instruments
• Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
• Latin American Studies
• Latin Language and Literature
• Latin Teacher Education
• Law
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal
• Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Linguistics
• Literature
• Literatures
• Management
• Management Information Systems
• Management Science
• Management and Operations
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
• Marketing
• Materials Engineering
• Maternal and Child Health
• Mathematics
• Mathematics Teacher Education
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
• Medical Scientist
• Medicine
• Molecular Biology
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Museology/Museum Studies
• Music
• Music History
• Music Performance
• Music Teacher Education
• Music Theory and Composition
• Musicology and Ethnomusicology
• Neurobiology and Anatomy
• Neuroscience
• Nutrition Sciences
• Occupational Therapy/Therapist
• Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
• Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
• Orthodontics/Orthodontology
• Other
• Painting
• Pathology/Experimental Pathology
• Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics
• Periodontics/Periodontology
• Pharmacology
• Philosophy
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
• Physical Therapy/Therapist
• Physics
• Physiology
• Political Science and Government
• Pre-Dentistry Studies
• Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
• Programs for Foreign Lawyers
• Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Public Relations/Image Management
• Radio and Television
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Reading Teacher Education
• Regional Studies (U.S.
• Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
• Religion/Religious Studies
• Religious/Sacred Music
• Russian
• Russian Language and Literature
• Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
• Sculpture
• Social Sciences
• Social Studies Teacher Education
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Spanish Language and Literature
• Special Education and Teaching
• Specific Subject Areas
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Stringed Instruments
• Student Counseling and Personnel Services
• Systems Engineering
• Systems Science and Theory
• Tax Law/Taxation
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
• Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
• Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
• Theology/Theological Studies
• Trade
• Urban Studies/Affairs
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
• Voice and Opera
• Linguistics
• Related Support Services
• Securities Law
• Tax Law
• Theory
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