| BU vs. American |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #51 in National Universities |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$68,102 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$58,771 |
| expensive$67,626 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$36,754 |
| More$50,703 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$32,205 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,480 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,370 SAT 31 ACT |
| Tighter11.11% | Acceptance Rate | Easier61.96% |
| Favorable37.35% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.62% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger37,737 | Total Enrollment | Smaller12,321 |
| Larger18,805 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,476 |
| Larger18,932 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,845 |
| Larger5,423 | Online Student Population | Smaller895 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher89% | Graduate Rate | Lower75% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) |
| Faculty | ||
| 10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 4,328 | Number of faculty | 1,662 |
| Higher$150,038 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$123,494 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.