Boston UniversityAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 6, 2026
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Admissions Department
One Silber Way Boston, MA 02215
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English44
Mathematics34
Foreign Language24
Social Studies34
History34
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTConsidered if submittedJanuary 6
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
One Silber Way
Boston
MA
02215
Fax
(617) 353-9695
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 6, 2026
Application Fee
$80
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1, January 6
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
Audition/ portfolio (Talent/ability is very important for College of Fine Arts applicants, otherwise not considered.) recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
11% of 80,495 applicants were admitted
Women
10% of 48,314 applicants were admitted
Men
12% of 32,176 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,163 (36%) of 8,733 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,839 (38%) of 4,827 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,324 (34%) of 3,906 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
15,033
Students Accepting Wait List Position
8,907
Students Admitted From Wait List
34
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
39%
3.75 - 3.99
39%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.00 - 3.24
0%
2.50 - 2.99
0%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 745 average , 710-780 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
86%
Score of 600 - 700
14%
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 711 average , 680-740 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
64%
Score of 600 - 700
35%
Score of 500 - 600
1%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
33 average , 32-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
89%
Score of 24 - 29
10%
Score of 18 - 23
1%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 31
Score of 30 - 36
64%
Score of 24 - 29
33%
Score of 18 - 23
2%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 34
Score of 30 - 36
93%
Score of 24 - 29
5%
Score of 18 - 23
1%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 86%
Top quarter: 98%
Top half: 100%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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