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| #2 in National Universities #6 in World University Rankings #1 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $54,002 | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $50,654 | Graduate Tuition | |
| $47,145 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,515 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 5% | ||
| 82% | ||
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Recommendations Admission Test Scores | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 31,566 | Total Enrollment | |
| 9,950 | ||
| 21,616 | Graduate Student Population | |
| 4,087 | Online Student Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 97% | Graduate Rate | |
| 99% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,574) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,551) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| 7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 2,490 | Number of faculties | |
| $202,348 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.