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Boston University

Boston, MAPrivate Nonprofit4-YearAccredited
76.67 - Good

Graduation Rate

90%

IPEDS 2023

Retention Rate

95%

IPEDS 2023

Acceptance Rate

11%

IPEDS 2023

Total Enrollment

45,548

IPEDS 2023

Cost & Financial Aid

Avg Net Price

Not reported

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Receiving Aid

Not reported

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Avg Grant Aid

Not reported

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Student-Faculty Ratio

10:1

IPEDS 2023

About Boston University

Boston University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Boston, Massachusetts, in a large city setting. The university serves 45,548 students (IPEDS 2023) and offers a diverse range of career-oriented programs spanning healthcare, technology, and culinary fields. Programs include Health Care Administration/Management, Radiologic Technology, Computer and Information Systems Security, Computer Engineering Technologies, Computer/IT Services Administration, and Culinary Arts.

Boston University reports a 90% completion rate and a 95% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting strong student persistence across its programs. The university holds an overall quality score of 76.67/100 based on federal institutional metrics.

Programs are available at both the bachelor's degree and certificate levels. The healthcare and technology bachelor's programs prepare graduates for professional roles in medical imaging, health systems management, and cybersecurity, while the certificate programs in IT administration and computer engineering offer shorter pathways into the technology workforce.

Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education

Campus Setting

City: Large

Calendar System

Semester

Contact Information

Melissa Gilliam

president@bu.edu

One Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215

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