Applying to BU

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Boston University is 10.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 36.01%. 32,176 men and 48,314 women applied to BU and 3,906 men and 4,827 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,315 men and 1,830 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at BU.

In 2024, 892 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 311 students (10%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at BU.

The median SAT score is 1,470 with 710 SAT EBRW and 760 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 740 and the 25^th percentile is 680. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 780 and 25^th percentile is 720 .

The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75^th percentile score of 34 and 25^th percentile score of 32 at BU. The median ACT math score is 31 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Boston University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at BU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Boston University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $80 for undergraduate schools and $95 for graduate schools of Boston University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to BU.