Class Profile

Boston University students come from all walks of life and every corner of the globe. There is no single type of student at BU as our community includes students from different backgrounds and with a wide variety of life experiences. Diversity in every sense of the word is part of our DNA and it is the richness of our students’ experiences and backgrounds that make BU such a vibrant and dynamic campus community. Learn more about the first-year students who applied to and enrolled at BU for the fall of 2024.

Check Out Our Applicants

Tens of thousands of high school students sought admission to Boston University for fall 2024. They applied from across the world and from every state in the country.

6,854

Early Decision Applicants

71,915

Regular Decision Applicants

78,769

Total Applicants

42 %

of applicants submitted test scores

The Applicant Pool includes students from 167 countries, All 50 states plus Washington, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Meet the BU Class of 2028

Our incoming first-year students rank in the top of their class, many are first in their families to attend college, and their backgrounds and experiences add a rich diversity to our already vibrant campus community.

3.9 - 4.0

Mid 50% GPA range

3,268 Total Enrolled
56%

Early Decision

44%

Regular Decision

3,268

Total Enrolled

56 %

Applied Early Decision

44 %

Applied Regular Decision

top 10%

91% rank in the top 10% of their high school class

42%

of enrolled students submitted test scores

21%

First-generation college students

30%

of domestic first-year students are Pell-Grant recipients

26.6%

of domestic first-year students self-identify as being from traditionally underrepresented racial and ethnic groups (includes students who identify as two or more races)

Students at BU laughing together
42.6%

students of color



The class includes students from 70 countries, 49 states, plus Washington, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa.

23% of the students in the BU Class of 2028 are international.

1
Canada4.1%
2
Europe8.5%
3
Latin America/Caribbean 4.2%
4
Oceania1.4%
5
Central Asia 16.1%
6
Southeast Asia/ East Asia57.4%
7
North Africa/ Middle East7.6%
9
Sub-Saharan Africa 0.7%

Our students are much more than a set of numbers. Meet a few standouts here.

Jonathan Galdamez
Jonathan Galdamez
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Camille Cattaui
Camille Cattaui
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Aditi Singh
Aditi Singh
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Khalid Karim
Khalid Karim
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