Boston University
Academics Summary
Boston University has a graduation rate of 89% and offers 208 majors. Its student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
Academics Stats
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate
94%
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
AP Credit Policy
Most programs at Boston University award credit for test scores of 4 or 5 on most AP examinations. 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. Boston University reserves the right to change policy regarding AP credit without advanced notice.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college"s website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
- No majors found
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cooperative Education
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
- Weekend College
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