Acceptance Rate History
Boston University Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
MA · Current rate: 11.1%
Boston University admits the SAT 1420–1530 range — you might be closer than you think.
What is Boston University's acceptance rate in 2024?
Boston University's acceptance rate in 2024 is 11.1%, roughly unchanged from 10.9% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.1% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 10.9% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 14.4% | 80,796 | 11,607 |
| 2021 | 18.7% | 75,778 | 14,129 |
| 2020 | 20.1% | 61,007 | 12,254 |
| 2019 | 18.9% | 62,224 | 11,786 |
| 2018 | 22.1% | 64,481 | 14,247 |
| 2017 | 25.1% | 60,825 | 15,273 |
| 2016 | 29.4% | 57,441 | 16,907 |
| 2015 | 32.6% | 54,781 | 17,871 |
| 2014 | 34.5% | 54,190 | 18,701 |
| 2013 | 45.6% | 44,006 | 20,071 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1420–1530
Admitted students at Boston University scored between 1420 and 1530 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1420–1530.
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Trend Analysis
Boston University's acceptance rate has decreased from 45.6% in 2013 to 11.1% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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