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Boston University

Boston University (United States). Application deadline January 5, 2027 (ED2, Fall 2027 entry). Admit rate 11.1% (fall 2024). Estimated annual cost $90,207 (2024–25). US News #34 (tie), QS #94. 127 undergraduate and 191 graduate majors. Log in for the full list of majors, admission estimates and deadline reminders.

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

  • ED: November 2, 2026 (closed). Decision: December 15.
  • ED2: January 5, 2027. Decision: February 9.
  • RD: January 5, 2027. The page refers to it as Regular Admission. Decision: March 28.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

  • Fall 2024 entering class: 78,769 applicants, 8,749 admitted (11.1%).
  • Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1420–1530, ACT 32–34.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Cost of attendance

  • 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $90,207 (tuition and fees $68,102; housing and food $19,020; books and supplies $1,000; other expenses $2,085).
  • Undergraduate application fee: $80.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Boston University for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 2, 2026 (closed). Decision: December 15. ED2: January 5, 2027. Decision: February 9. RD: January 5, 2027. The page refers to it as Regular Admission. Decision: March 28.

What is the admission rate at Boston University?

Fall 2024 entering class: 78,769 applicants, 8,749 admitted (11.1%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1420–1530, ACT 32–34.

How much does it cost to attend Boston University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $90,207 (tuition and fees $68,102; housing and food $19,020; books and supplies $1,000; other expenses $2,085). Undergraduate application fee: $80.

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