Boston University
Find detailed information and statistics about Boston University in Boston, MA
School Overview
Institution name: Boston University
Institution name alias: BU, Boston U
Address: One Sherborn St., Boston, Massachusetts 2215
Telephone numbers:
General: (617) 353-2000
Financial Aid: (617) 353-2965
Admissions Office: (617) 353-2300
Website: www.bu.edu ![]()
Geographic region: New England
Institution Facts
Institution size category: 20,000 and above
Sector of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree of urbanization (Urban-centric locale): City: Large
Carnegie Classification 2005: Size and Setting: Large four-year, highly residential
Carnegie Classification 2000: Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive
Highest level of offering: Doctor's degree
Religious affiliation: n/a
Distance learning opportunities: Yes
Student Body
Percent of applicants admitted: 57%
Estimated enrollment - total: 31350
Estimated enrollment - full time: 25427
Estimated enrollment - part time: 5923
% of total enrollment that are women: 57%
Student body by race:
Tuition & Fees
Published in-state tuition and fees 2006-07: $33,792.00
Published out-of-state tuition and fees 2006-07: $33,792.00



