The four-year private not-for-profit institution in Boston enrolled 34,657 students in fall 2018, including 18,515 in undergraduate and 16,142 in graduate programs, data shows. 3.9 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
14 percent of undergraduates are residents of Massachusetts, and 62 percent are residents of other states. 24 percent are citizens of foreign countries.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (37 percent) and Asian (15 percent).
The school admitted 22 percent of the 64,481 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 25 percent enrolled.
Boston University admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 64,481 | 41% | 59% |
| Admitted applicants | 14,186 | 23% | 22% |
| Enrolled | 3,547 | 26% | 25% |
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