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What you figure out by sophomore year — now, instead.11%
Acceptance Rate
harder than you think
$90,207
Total Annual Cost
yeah, it hurts
3,461
Class Size
big, but clustered
59%
Via Early Decision
this explains a lot
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The questions everyone asks, actually answered.Off-Campus Food
Every Restaurant Near BU
What to order, what to avoid. Honest reviews of 25+ spots from T. Anthony's to Lone Star.
25+ spotsDec 2024
Housing
The Complete Warren Towers Guide
1,800 students live here. Is the social scene worth the thin walls and no AC?
$6,090/semesterDec 2024
Admissions
BU Acceptance Rate Breakdown
11% acceptance. 59% enrolled via ED. Here's what the numbers actually mean.
78,750 appliedDec 2024
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What students actually say
Real opinions from Niche, Reddit, and campus publications. Not cherry-picked.
Warren Towers
3.5
"The walls are paper thin—you'll hear microwaves at 2am. But the floor common rooms are where you actually make friends."
Source: Niche Student Reviews
Marciano Dining
4.2
"Best dining hall by far. Fresh pasta bar, good vegan options. Lines at stir fry are brutal though."
Source: Her Campus BU
Academics
4
"The rigor is real—average grade is a B. Professors are brilliant but you have to advocate for yourself."
Source: StudentsReview
Data compiled from 500+ student reviews across multiple platforms.
Community
All resourcesResources for Every Student
BU has support for everyone. Find your community.☪️✡️🏳️🌈🎓💚♿
Muslim Students
Prayer spaces, halal food, ISBU, and Ramadan support
Jewish Students
Hillel, kosher dining, Shabbat, and holidays
LGBTQ+ Students
Resource center, community, health services
First-Gen Students
Newbury Center, mentorship, support
Mental Health
24/7 crisis support, counseling, wellness
Disability Services
Accommodations, assistive technology
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Data you can verify
Every number on this site comes from official sources.78,750
Applications
+8% YoY11%
Acceptance Rate
Record low1430-1510
SAT Mid-50%
Test optional3,461
Freshman Class
Class of 2029Our Sources
BU Office of Institutional Research
Class of 2029 Admissions Report
Niche Student Reviews (500+)
Her Campus BU
The Daily Free Press
Reddit r/BostonU
Last updated: December 2024
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