Boston University Boston Massachusetts By Lesley Koval www.bu.edu Main phone: 517-353-2000 Mailing Address: Boston University One Silber Way Boston, MA 02215

BIG school in a BIG city 16,000 undergrads—making us one of the nation’s largest urban private teaching universities. 9 schools and colleges—each one is like its own smaller community within BU. 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. In other words, you’re going to really get to know your professors. And vice versa. 4 years of guaranteed housing—that means 4 years of making life-long friends. 28 students per class, on average. It’s hard to hide in classes this small. Be prepared to get called on! 500+ student organizations. There’s no better way to connect with classmates and your community.

Academics If you’re ready to work hard, you’re ready for BU. We’re not trying to scare you away. We’re trying to get you excited to study alongside classmates who had an A– average in high school. Excited about being mentored by faculty who are among the most acclaimed in the world. We want you to be excited about studying art in Venice for a semester or traveling to Appalachia to repair homes during spring break. To be excited about studying in some of the top- ranked programs in the country. Most of all, though, we want you to be excited about challenging yourself— every day—for the next four years.

Quick facts Nickname: Terriers Address: 1 Silber Way, Boston Massachusetts 02215 Acceptance rate: 45.5% (2012) Mascot: Rhett the Boston Terrier Founded: 1839 Colors: Scarlet, White Large 18,645 total undergrads 4,023 degree-seeking freshmen 85% graduate within six years $34,378 average financial aid package 89% of financial need met (average) Tuition and fees: $42,994 in-state, $42,994 out-of-state

Schools College of arts and sciences College of communication College of engineering College of fine arts College of general studies College of health and rehabilitation sciences School of education School of hospitality administration School of management

Campus Life Boston University is highly diverse: A swirl of face, religions and languages, almost 500 student clubs, shows and lectures, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a slew of pubs and restaurants, tailgate parties, and of course hockey!

Required test scores ACT 32% with ACT composite score of 30-36 SAT SAT Critical Reading 570-670 SAT Math 610-700 SAT Writing 600-680

Applying When applying to Boston University, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 1. The application fee at Boston University is $75. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 49.4 percent. Accepts common application 1. Read the Applications carefully before completing your application *freshman applicants *International applicants *transfer applicants 2. Complete the Common Application and the Boston University Supplement. Then submit both forms online at the Common Application website. Please note that your application for admission is not complete and we cannot begin your application review until we have both forms. Your $75 non-refundable application fee can be paid by credit card when you submit the Common Application and supplement online. complete these forms, you’ll need to create your own Common Application website account. Create a Common Application account I already have a Common Application account 3. Submit all your supporting credentials. These are outlined in detail in the Application Instructions for freshmen, transfer and international students. 4. Create an account on the Boston University Applicant Link. After you submit your application, we will email you instructions for setting up an account on the Applicant Link. You will use this to check the status of your application credentials and view your admission decision. 5. Contact us.

Academic Life The student-faculty ratio at Boston University is 13:1, and the school has 54.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Boston University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Engineering; and Health Professions and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 91.0 percent. Class sizes

Most popular majors Business/Marketing 21% Social Sciences 17% Bachelor's Business/Marketing 21% Social Sciences 17% Communications/Journalism 15% Health Professions 8% Engineering 7% Biology 6% Psychology 6% Visual and Performing Arts 5%

Degrees offered Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Associates Certificate Masters Doctoral Acting Art History, Criticism and Conservation Cinematography and Film/Video Production Commercial and Advertising Art Directing and Theatrical Production Drawing Fine/Studio Arts, General Music History, Literature, and Theory Music Performance, General Music Theory and Composition Musicology and Ethnomusicology Painting Piano and Organ Sculpture Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology Theatre Literature, History and Criticism Visual and Performing Arts, General Voice and Opera

AP Credit & Placement Policy Offers credit for AP Exams: Yes Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams: Yes From the college: Most programs at Boston University award credit for test scores of 4 or 5 on most Advanced Placement Exams. For some programs and exams, credit is awarded for score of 3. The number of credits granted varies by school. The faculty meet annually to review AP policies. Please understand that policies may change after this posting is made and credits assigned will vary by school and college.

Full-Time Student for Academic School Year Tuition (12-18 credits/semester) – $42,400 University Fee (includes Health, Student Union and Community service fees) - $454 Books and Supplies - $1,296 Room and Food - $12, 070 Transportation - $1,120 Direct Loan Fee - $200 Medical Insurance $1,989 Other Personal expenses - $2,990 TOTAL: $62, 519

Paying for School At Boston University, 44.4 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $24,261. Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs. Tuition and fees $42,994 (2012-13) Room and board $13,190 (2012-13) Financial aid statistics

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