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Rank #45

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private · City

Source: Forbes Top CollegesUpdated: 3/1/2026Admissions: AvailableCost: AvailableEarnings: Available

Admissions & Cost

Acceptance rate10.8%
Graduation rate89.5%
In-state tuition$65,168
Out-of-state tuition$65,168
Cost of attendance$82,694
Enrollment17,850

Outcomes & Setting

Median earnings (10 years)$83,238
Campus settingCity
Coordinates42.3511, -71.1079
Official sitewww.bu.edu/

Academic Strengths

Business & Marketing17.3%
Social Sciences15.2%
Communication & Journalism12.6%