Boston University

• Carnegie Classification:
• Research Universities (very high research activity)

• Religious Affiliation:
• Not applicable

• Federal Aid:
• Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

• Total enrollment:
• 31766

• Undergraduate enrollment:
• 232, 31534
• 232

• Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
• 31766, 0
• 31766

• Graduate enrollment:
• 31766, 0
• 31766

• Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
• 92.00, 8
• 92.00%

• Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
• 8, 92
• 8%

• Undergraduate student gender (Male):
• 41.00, 59
• 41.00%

• Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
• 59, 41
• 59%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

• American Indian or Alaska Native:
• 0.00, 100
• 0.00%

• Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
• 13.00, 87
• 13.00%

• Black or African American:
• 3.00, 97
• 3.00%

• Hispanic/Latino:
• 6.00, 94
• 6.00%

• White:
• 49.00, 51
• 49.00%

• Two or more races:
• 19.00, 81
• 19.00%

• Race/ethnicity unknown:
• 19.00, 81
• 19.00%

• Non-resident alien:
• 10.00, 90
• 10.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

• 24 and under:
• 0, 100
• 0%

• 25 and over:
• 0, 100
• 0%

• Age unknown:
• 19.00, 81
• 19.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

• In-state:
• 19.00, 81
• 19.00%

• Out-of-state:
• 19.00, 81
• 19.00%

• Foreign countries:
• 19.00, 81
• 19.00%

• Unknown:
• 19.00, 81
• 19.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

• Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
• 0, 100
• 0%

• Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
• 0, 100
• 0%

Undergraduate academic year prices

Living arrangement

Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

• % of students receiving any financial aid:
• 66.00, 34
• 66%

• % of students receiving grant aid by type:
• 56.00,11.00,7.00,55.00
• Total grants: 56%
  Federal: 11%
  State/Local: 7%
  Institutional: 55%
  

• Average amount of grant aid received by type:
• 19894,5854,2116,19078
• Total grants: $46,942
  Federal: $5,854
  State/Local: $2,116
  Institutional: $19,078

• Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
• 75

Admissions Considerations

• Secondary school GPA:
• Required

• Secondary school rank:
• Required

• Secondary school record:
• Required

• Completion of college-preparatory program:
• Required

• Recommendations:
• Required

• Formal demonstration of competencies:
• Required

• Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
• Required

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
• Required

Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)

NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees

• Student retention (Full-time):
• 91.00, 9
• 91%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002

• Overall graduation rate:
• 80.00, 20
• 80%

• Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees

• Students who began in Fall 2006 (4-year):
• 70.00, 30
• 70%

• Students who began in Fall 2005 (5-year):
• 81.00, 19
• 81%

• Students who began in Fall 2004 (6-year):
• 81.00, 19
• 81%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees

• Female:
• 80.00, 20
• 80%

• Male:
• 80.00, 20
• 80%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees

• (!)American Indian or Alaska Native:
• 55.00, 45
• 55%

• (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
• 84.00, 16
• 84%

• (!)Black or African American:
• 71.00, 29
• 71%

• Hispanic/Latino:
• 71.00, 29
• 71%

• White:
• 80.00, 20
• 80%

• Race/ethnicity unknown:
• 79.00, 21
• 79%

• Non-resident alien:
• 84.00, 16
• 84%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Completions 2007-2008

Architecture and related services

Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies

Biological and biomedical sciences

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

Communication, journalism, and related programs

Computer and information sciences and support services

Education

Engineering

English language and literature/letters

Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics

Health professions and related clinical sciences

History

Legal professions and studies

Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities

Mathematics and statistics

Multi/interdisciplinary studies

Personal and culinary services

Philosophy and religious studies

Physical sciences

Psychology

Public administration and social service professions

Security and protective services

Social sciences

Theology and religious vocations

Visual and performing arts

2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

Institutional Accreditation

Specialized Accreditation

American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar

American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation

American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation

American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education

American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education

Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools

Commission on English Language Program Accreditation

Council on Education for Public Health

Liaison Committee on Medical Education

National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation