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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend BU.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at BU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend BU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend BU in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at BU.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at BU – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at BU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at BU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at BU.

The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2012

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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students 9,950
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Undergraduate Snapshot

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Total Undergraduate Students 9,201
 
Gender
Women 5,206 57%
Men 3,995 43%
 
Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native 7 <1%
Asian 78 1%
African American / Black 681 7%
Hispanic 370 4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 6 <1%
White 7,516 82%
Two or More Races 145 2%
International 154 2%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported 244 3%
Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do BU undergraduates call home?
 
Pennsylvania 88%
Other US States & Territories 11%
Other Countries 2%
 
How old are BU undergraduates?
Average Age 21
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older 4%
 
Low Income Students
% of Undergraduate Students Who Are Low Income Students 29%
 
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