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Cambridge CollegeBoston, MA
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Boston UniversityBoston, MA
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#52 in Federal Region I Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degree1 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)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$18,072Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$65,168
cheaper$19,035Graduate Tuitionexpensive$64,712
Less$4,360Average Financial Aid AmountMore$46,070
Admission
-Test Scores1,440 SAT
33 ACT
-Acceptance Rate14.37%
-Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
31.32%
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
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
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller2,135Total EnrollmentLarger36,714
Smaller840Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger18,459
Smaller1,295Graduate Student PopulationLarger18,255
Smaller703Online Student PopulationLarger4,044
Completion & Outcomes
-Graduate Rate88%
25%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher100%Retention RateLower94%
Special Learning Opportunity
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty8 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty11 to 1
511Number of faculties3,946
Lower$69,662Average Faculty SalaryHigher$139,765
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.