Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Best Colleges

Boston University

Work 1 Sherborn Street Boston, MA 02215
Work(617) 353-2300
Web site: http://www.bu.edu
  • 60Rank
  • 50Score
Tier 1
College Category:
National Universities

Overview : Boston University

General Information  
Year founded: 1839
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 18,733
Setting urban
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 1/1
Application fee: $75
Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: 58.6 %
Selectivity: more selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2008-2009 Tuition and Fees: $37,050
Mission  
School mission Boston University emphasizes student teacher interaction, research and sound education throughout nearly 250 programs of study. With 11 undergraduate Schools and Colleges, the University provides access to myriad internships, one of the nations most extensive study abroad programs, cutting edge research and noted faculty - including three Nobel Laureates, 10 Fulbright Scholars, 3 MacArthur Genius Award recipients and a former Poet Laureate. Students participate in nearly 400 student organizations and 23 NCAA Division I varsity sports teams. The campus continues to expand. New facilities include a new arena, a fitness and recreation center, and a life science and engineering facility.

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