Admission Results
Boston University acceptance rate and admitted-student profile
Boston University shows an observed acceptance rate of 47.3% from 459 application outcomes in the NexStudy admits/rejects database.
Acceptance rate
47.3%
Applications
459
Accepted
177
Rank by volume
#11
Score distributions
| GPA average | 3.68 |
| GPA middle 50% | 3.5 - 3.9 |
| GRE average | 318 |
| GRE quant / verbal | N/A / N/A |
| IELTS average | N/A |
| TOEFL average | N/A |
| GMAT average | N/A |
Scores are community-reported. Use them as directional benchmarks, not official admission cutoffs.
Top reported programs
Bioinformatics
42 outcomes - 53.3% acceptance
Biomedical Engineering
26 outcomes - 41.2% acceptance
Artificial Intelligence
22 outcomes - 76.5% acceptance
Sociology
16 outcomes - 8.3% acceptance
Epidemiology
13 outcomes - 8.3% acceptance
Computer Science
12 outcomes - 16.7% acceptance
Graphic Design
12 outcomes - 77.8% acceptance
Business Analytics
11 outcomes - 90% acceptance
Recent decisions
Latest admit, reject, waitlist and interview outcomes for this school.
| Decision | Program | Profile | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admit | International Relations (One-year Program)Masters | GPA 3.2 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2023 |
What is the acceptance rate for Boston University?
Boston University has an observed acceptance rate of 47.3% in the NexStudy admission results dataset, based on 459 reported applications.
What scores do admitted students report for Boston University?
Use the score distribution table on this page to compare GPA, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT averages. Treat them as community-reported benchmarks, not official cutoffs.
Can I use these admission results to estimate my chances?
Yes, as a directional benchmark. Combine the decision history with your profile strength, program fit, deadlines, essays and funding plan before finalising a dream-target-safe shortlist.