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Boston, MA · Private · Large · Urban
3x the Regular Decision rate
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolling students
How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolled students
Of enrolled students
Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Tuition, housing, food, and fees
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 672 | $102,943 | $68,257 |
| Economics | 307 | $88,959 | $82,686 |
| Computer Science | 305 | $137,182 | $107,009 |
| Psychology, General | 305 | $60,374 | $50,706 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 297 | - | - |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 195 | $58,649 | $50,497 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 189 | $74,117 | $66,596 |
| Political Science and Government | 162 | $69,721 |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
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3 supplementals
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1 counselor + 1 teacher recommendation required
When recommended, treat as required. Sign up early - alumni interview slots fill fast.
This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
Per the school's own Common Data Set, applicant interest is rated considered.
$80
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
If a parent attended, mention it on the application. Some schools have ended this practice - verify with current admissions guidance.
Sticker price means almost nothing. Boston University's Net Price Calculator estimates what you'll actually pay after merit and need-based aid. Takes 10 minutes; needs household income and assets, plus a few academic numbers.We don't have a confirmed URL for this school - the link below opens a search that almost always lands on the right page.
Open Boston University's Net Price CalculatorBoston University publishes its supplement only inside the Common App. BU says first-year applicants write the Common App personal statement plus one BU supplemental essay, but does not publish the prompt text on its own site. It appears in the Common App writing supplement. The prompts below are from the 2024-2025 cycle and are here so you can plan the work, not so you can write to them. For this year's exact wording, open your Common App account and go to My Colleges, Boston University, Writing Supplement.
Open the Common AppBoston University publishes its supplement only inside the Common App. BU says first-year applicants write the Common App personal statement plus one BU supplemental essay, but does not publish the prompt text on its own site. It appears in the Common App writing supplement. The prompts below are from the 2024-2025 cycle and are here so you can plan the work, not so you can write to them. For this year's exact wording, open your Common App account and go to My Colleges, Boston University, Writing Supplement.
Open the Common AppBU says first-year applicants write the Common App personal statement plus one BU supplemental essay, but does not publish the prompt text on its own site. It appears in the Common App writing supplement.
Why BU
Required300 words“What about being a student at Boston University most excites you? How do you hope to contribute to our campus community?”
Start essay with this prompt →Last verified 2024-09-01 · Cycle 2024-2025 · For the current cycle, double-check the school's admissions writing page.
This school explicitly does not consider demonstrated interest in admissions decisions. Don't spend time visiting, opening every email, or following on social purely for admissions. Those things won't move the needle here.
Where to spend time instead: the application itself. Strong essays, tight activities list, recommendations from teachers who know you well.
Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$68,102
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$68,102
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$272,408
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
Yes
Study Abroad
19%
Religious Affiliation
None
Debt-to-Income
35.4%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$489,592
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
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Applying Early Decision would give you a 3.0x advantage (30% ED vs 10% RD).
This school gives legacy preference. If a parent or grandparent attended, highlight it.
This school is test-optional. Submit scores only if they strengthen your application.
Deadline (ED: November 2, 2026) / RD: January 5, 2027
114 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 3
Interview: Recommended
Recommendation letters needed
Test optional
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Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
| $63,293 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 155 | $75,810 | $61,296 |
| Biology, General | 153 | $67,946 | $57,214 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 138 | $75,390 | $65,466 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 132 | $98,562 | $93,451 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.