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Located on Boston University's campus, BU Academy offers a “ceilingless“ educational experience for talented high school students who are passionate about learning and who share in the joy of inquiry.
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- Mission
- Boston University emphasizes student teacher interaction, research and sound education throughout nearly 250 programs of study. With 11 undergraduate Schools and Colleges, the University provides access to myriad internships, one of the nations most extensive study abroad programs, cutting edge research and noted faculty - including three Nobel Laureates, 10 Fulbright Scholars, 3 MacArthur Genius Award recipients and a former Poet Laureate. Students participate in nearly 400 student organizations and 23 NCAA Division I varsity sports teams. The campus continues to expand. New facilities include a new arena, a fitness and recreation center, and a life science and engineering facility.
- General Information
- Most Selective, Very Large School, Private School - No Affiliation Listed, Metropolitan Areas, Co-Ed, Graduate Students - High, Asian Students - High, Foreign Students - High, Out of State - High, Any Cost, Reader Service for the Blind, Handicapped Student Services, Note taking Services, Study Abroad, Advanced Placement/CLEP, Accelerated Study, Cooperative Work Experience, Reserve Officers - Training Corps (ROTC), Campus Publications, Dormitories, Foreign Student Organizations, Honor Student Organizations, Minority Student Organizations, Radio/TV Station, Religious Organizations, Social Fraternities and Sororities, Student Government, Student/Faculty Ratio - Low
- Extracurricular Organizations
- Yearbook, Student Council, Science Team, School Newspaper, Robotics Team, Peer Tutors, Peer Advisors, Outing Club, Model United Nations, Math Club, Literary Magazine, Jazz Band, Gay Straight Alliance, Drama, Digital Photography, Chorus, Chess Club, Chamber Ensemble, Camping/Outdoor Education Club, Ballroom Dancing, Art Club and Gallery Hoppers, Admission Ambassadors
- Other Admission Requirements
- GED accepted, TOEFL test ONLY required, Financial statement NOT required, Advance deposit NOT required, Pre-application form NOT required
- Sports Offered
- Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Fencing, Sailing, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee
- School Type
- Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation), 4-year or above
- Admission Director
- Director of Admission and Financial Aid
- Costs
- 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $39,864
- Campus Description
- 123-acre, urban campus in Boston
- Highest Degree Offered
- Doctoral and first-professional
- Email
- [email protected]
- Headmaster
- James S. Berkman
- Population (approximate) In School State
- 6,349,048 people
- Percentage Vacancy Of Housing Units In School State
- 7% vacancy rate
- Percentage Vacancy Of Housing Units In School Zip
- 3% vacancy rate
- Entrance Difficulty
- Very difficult
- Selectivity
- more selective
- Population (approximate) In School Zip
- 21,963 people
- Religious Affiliations
- Nonsectarian
- Admission Associate
- Nicole White
- Grades Offered
- 9 through 12
- Median Age Of Housing Structure In School State
- 55 years old
- Median Age Of Housing Structure In School Zip
- 71 years old
- Population Average Age In School State
- 37 years old
- Population Average Age In School Zip
- 22 years old
- Average Household Size In School State
- 2.4 persons
- Average Household Size In School Zip
- 1.6 persons
- City Type
- Large City
- Avg. Number Of Rooms In Household In School State
- 5.5 rooms
- Avg. Number Of Rooms In Household In School Zip
- 2.4 rooms
- Percentage Owning / Percentage Renting In School State
- 62% / 38%
- Percentage Owning / Percentage Renting In School Zip
- 12% / 88%
- Campus Size
- 123 acres
- Median Household Income In School State
- $$53,148
- Median Value Of Housing Unit In School State
- $202,124
- Median Value Of Housing Unit In School Zip
- $189,900
- School Days In Calendar Year
- 180 days
- School Days In Calendar Year (state Average)
- 180 days
- Academic Calendar
- semester
- Ages
- All Ages
- Hours In School Day For Students
- 7 hours
- Hours In School Day For Students (state Average)
- 6 hours
- Median Household Income In School Zip
- $27,040
- Institutional Control
- Private
- County
- Suffolk
- Type
- private
- Instate Tuition Fees For Grad 1 Yr
- $36540
- Application Deadline
- 15-Jan
- Instate Tuition For Undergrad For 1 Yr
- $36540
- On Campus Room And Board Charges
- $11418
- Student Teacher Ratio
- 10.274
- Setting
- urban
- Student Body Type
- Co ed
- Instate Per Credit Hr For Pt Grad
- $1142
- Instate Per Credit Hr For Pt Undergrad
- $1142
- Percentage Of Students Admitted
- 58.61
- Room Charge For 1 Yr On Sharing With 1 Person
- $7420
- Total Number Of Admissions
- 19888
- Total Number Of Applicants
- 33930
- Year Founded
- 1993
- School Level
- High
- Founded In
- 1839
- Grades
- 9-12
- Percentage (age 25+) W/college Degree In School State
- 40%
- Percentage (age 25+) W/college Degree In School Zip
- 75%
- Percentage Students Of Color
- 25%
- Teacher / Student Ratio
- 1:7
- Teacher / Student Ratio (state Average)
- 1:6
- Total Students
- 154
- Graduate Application Fee
- $70
- International Application Fee
- $70
- Undergraduate Application Fee
- $75
- Application Fee
- $75
- Enrollment
- 150
- Number Of Grade 10 Students
- 42
- Number Of Grade 11 Students
- 36
- Number Of Grade 12 Students
- 34
- Number Of Grade 9 Students
- 42
- Mailing Address Available Only
- N
- Web Site
- http://www.buacademy.org/
