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Q: How do I know that you have received all of my additional application materials?

You will be able to determine the status of your application materials on your MyBU portal.

Q: What is a MyBU account?

The MyBU portal is a password-protected, secure site where applicants set up personal accounts to monitor the status of their applications. Once you set up a MyBU account, you can verify that all required credentials have been received by BU. You will also be able to view your admission decision on the portal when decisions are posted.

Q: What do I do if I haven’t heard from BU?

Boston University will contact you primarily through email and via messages on your MyBU portal.

Q: Is Boston University hard to get into?

Yes. It is a little difficult and challenging for international students to get admission to Boston University. The acceptance rate at Boston University is 22.1%. This means that for every 100 applicants, 22 are admitted as the school is very selective. If you meet Boston University's requirements for GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and other components of the application, you have a great shot at getting in.

Q: What is Boston University famous for?

It's simple to understand why BU is ranked among the world's finest institutions, with over 650 courses on global issues, faculty research on every continent, students from almost 100 nations, and alumni living in over 180 countries. Plus, our study abroad programme is widely regarded as one of the best in the country.

Q: What is the average GPA for Boston University?

Those who went on to enroll in the university for the start of the 2020-21 school year held SAT scores with a middle-50% range of 1340-1460; the ACT range was 30-34. The average unweighted GPA was 3.76 and 66% were in the top 10% of their high school class.

Q: Is Boston University an Ivy League?

No. Boston University is not an Ivy League school.

Q: What SAT score is required for BU?

A score of 1339 places you below average, while 1500 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at Boston University, but they really want to see at least 1339 to have a chance at being considered.

Massachusetts, United States

Private | Estd. 1839

25%

International Student Rate

January and November

Intakes

20%

Acceptance Rate

10:1

Student: Teacher Ratio

42:58

Male: Female Ratio

About the University

History, Affiliations and Rankings

Established in 1839 in Boston, USA, Boston University was previously Newbury Biblical Institute in Newbury, Vermont, and then Massachusetts Legislature in 1869 modified its name to Boston University. It is one of the largest independent, nonprofit universities in the USA. The University coordinated formal Centennial observances in 1939 and 1969. Boston University has academic affiliations with the Association of American Universities, Universities Research Association, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, International Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges, and Universities, Space-grant and has religious affiliations with United Methodist Church. Boston University ranks #112 in the QS Global World Rankings 2022, #65 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022 and #62 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.

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How do I know that my application has been received by BU?

The University will send you an email within 3-5 business days acknowledging that they have received your application.

How do I know that you have received all of my additional application materials?

What is a MyBU account?

What do I do if I haven’t heard from BU?

Is Boston University hard to get into?

What is Boston University famous for?

What is the average GPA for Boston University?

Is Boston University an Ivy League?

What SAT score is required for BU?

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