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Boston University Admission
Boston, Massachusetts•
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate is calculated by the ratio of the number of accepted students to the number of total applicants. Boston University has a 25% acceptance rate. Boston University is a institution with an enrollment of 3,498 undergraduate students.
60,825
Applied
3,498
Enrolled
Admission Chance
Find out your chances of getting into Boston University and compare your SAT/ACT scores with thousands of applicants. Admission data indicates that Boston University regularly accepts students with SAT’s of 1300 and above and minimum ACT composite scores around 29.
Average Accepted SAT: 1300 - 1480
Average Accepted ACT: 29 - 32
Application Requirements
The requirements for Boston University admission are outlined below. These requirements apply to all students who are interested in pursuing a degree at Boston University. Depending upon what type of applicants you are, you may also meet additional requirements. Please review all applicable requirements prior to applying for admission.
Application Deadlines
| Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 6th | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 1st | June 1st | Yes |
Admission Resources
School website: http://www.bu.edu
Admissions office website: http://www.bu.edu/admissions
Online Application website: http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply