Campus Life Summary
Boston University is in an urban setting and has 17,668 undergraduate students. Campus housing costs an average of $18,110 a year. Boston University competes in Club, Intercollegiate, Intramural and NCAA Division I sports.
Housing
Average Housing Cost
$18,110 per year
First-Years in College Housing
99%
Extracurricular
Sports
The sports programs offered and athletic scholarships available are below.
- No sports found
Student Body
Total Undergrad Students
17,668
Total Graduate Students
18,255
Full-Time Students
17,415
Part-Time Students
725
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American
5%
Asian
20%
Hispanic or Latino
11%
Multiracial
5%
Native American
Less than 1%
Pacific Islander
Less than 1%
Unknown
4%
White
33%
International (Non-Citizen)
23%
Student Primary Residence
Out-of-State
78%
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