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Boston University


Boston, Massachusetts



At a Glance

Enrollment

For fall 2008: 3810 international students applied, 1393 were accepted, 393 enrolled. Students can start in fall or spring.

Tests

Required: SAT or ACT, SAT Subject Tests, TOEFL (minimum score: paper-based 600), either SAT Reasoning test and two SAT subject tests or ACT with writing required. TOEFL can be waived under certain conditions.

Application Deadline

1/1. Transfers accepted from institutions abroad.

Costs

Tuition and fees (2008-09) $37,050; room and board, $11,418 (on campus); room only, $7420 (on campus).

Financial Aid

Non-need financial aid available. For fall 2008 (estimated), 116 international students on campus received college administered financial aid ($32,512 average).

Housing

Guaranteed, also available during summer.

Services

International student adviser on campus. Full-time and part-time ESL programs on campus. ESL program available during the academic year and the summer. Internships and employment opportunities (on-campus) available.