University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Source: Boston University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Retrieved 2026-08-30
Open the official institutional sourceDocument ID: url:https://www.bu.edu/asir/files/2026/07/CDS-2025-2026-updated.pdf · Import: cds-2026-08-v3
Biology, General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Engineering
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Chemistry
Physical Sciences
Classical and Ancient Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Psychology
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Health Professions and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Health Professions and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Engineering
Engineering
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Design and Applied Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Visual and Performing Arts
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Economics
Social Sciences
Education, General
Education
Education, Other
Education
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Geography and Cartography
Social Sciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Physical Sciences
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Health Professions and Related Programs
History
History
Hospitality Administration/Management
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
International Relations and National Security Studies
Social Sciences
Journalism
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Mathematical Economics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Visual and Performing Arts
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Natural Resources and Conservation
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Nutrition Sciences
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
Physics
Physical Sciences
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Psychology, General
Psychology
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Health Professions and Related Programs
Religion/Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Research and Experimental Psychology
Psychology
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Social Sciences, Other
Social Sciences
Social Work
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Sociology
Social Sciences
Special Education and Teaching
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Education
Urban Studies/Affairs
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts
Financial aid · 2025–2026
2025-11-02 — CSS Profile and FAFSA due for Early Decision applicants (US citizens and permanent residents). Additional financial_aid date(s) for this cycle: 2026-01-05 (CSS Profile and FAFSA due for Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision applicants (US citizens and permanent residents).).
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/deadlines/Early decision · 2025–2026
2025-11-02 — Early Decision (binding) application deadline for first-year applicants. Admission decisions released by December 15.
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/deadlines/Scholarship · 2025–2026
2025-12-01 — Some merit scholarships require applicants to apply by December 1.
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/deadlines/Regular decision · 2025–2026
2026-01-05 — Regular Decision application deadline. Admission decisions released by March 28; enrollment deposit due May 1.
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/deadlines/Early decision II · 2025–2026
2026-01-05 — Early Decision 2 (binding) application deadline. Admission decisions released by February 9.
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/deadlines/Boston University requires a Boston University supplemental essay in addition to the Common Application personal statement; exact current-cycle prompt wording is provided in the live application.
Application fee · Required
Value: 80
"Our application fee is $80 and can be paid via the Common Application."
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/Fee waiver · Optional
"If you are interested in a fee waiver, please begin by reviewing the eligibility guidelines on the Common Application website."
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/Teacher evaluations · Required
Value: 1
"Please ask a teacher to submit the Teacher Evaluation form found on the Common Application."
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/Counselor recommendation · Required
"Please ask your counselor to submit the School Report form and the School Counselor Recommendation form found on the Common Application."
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/Personal essay · Required
One of the two required essays is the Common Application personal essay, submitted in the space provided on the Common Application.
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/Supplemental essays · Required
Value: 1
"You must submit two essays in the space provided on the Common Application" - one Common Application personal essay plus one Boston University-specific essay. The exact prompt wording is presented on the Common Application and is not published verbatim on BU's official admissions pages, so it is not recorded here.
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/Interview · Not offered
Interviews are not listed as a component of the first-year application requirements.
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/Secondary school report · Required
The School Report form, submitted by the school counselor via the Common Application.
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/Midyear report · Required
Counselors submit first-semester grades once they are available.
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/English proficiency · Required
Required for international applicants, who must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test results. Not required for domestic first-year applicants.
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/CSS Profile · Required
Financial-aid applicants (US citizens and permanent residents) file the CSS Profile by the applicable application deadline.
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/deadlines/FAFSA · Required
Financial-aid applicants (US citizens and permanent residents) file the FAFSA by the applicable application deadline.
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/deadlines/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports application_platforms
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports testing_policy
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/test-policy/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/first-year/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/deadlines/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/deadlines/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports description
https://www.bu.edu/federal/for-policymakers/boston-university-basics/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports admissions_url
https://www.bu.edu/admissions/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?164988Retrieved 2026-06-10
