11.1%
Acceptance Rate
$68,102
Avg Cost (In-State)
$68,102
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
89.3%
Graduation Rate
18,248
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 4
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Application Fee
$95
Interview
Not required
Essays: One required essay from Common Application plus optional BU-specific essay responding to prompt about what about being a BU student excites you
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$65,655
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$83,238
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
89%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $71,545 | $108,412 | 518 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $47,349 | $80,306 | 332 |
| Psychology, General. | $39,175 | $63,838 | 155 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | $45,870 | $66,661 | 153 |
| Computer Science. | $90,050 | $136,667 | 151 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $37,225 | $55,804 | 145 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $76,337 | $95,757 | 126 |
| Economics. | $55,733 | $96,723 | 125 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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