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Boston University
🇺🇸 Boston, MA, United States · Founded 1839 · 36,000 students · 27% international
Tier Profile
Network Strength 🟢B — Strong
Employability 🟢A — Excellent
Teaching Quality 🟡B — Strong
Curriculum Relevance 🟡A — Excellent
Institutional Health 🟡A — Excellent
Student Experience 🟡A — Excellent
📊 Graduate Outcomes
Median earnings 10 years after entry$83,238/yr 🟢
Median earnings 6 years after entry$65,655/yr
Completion rate89%
Admission rate11.1%
US College Scorecard (Dept. of Education), 2024 data
How we measure outcomes →27%
International Students
36,000
Total Students
1839
Founded
Accepts IBAccepts A-LevelsAccepts AP
Post-Study Work Pathway
OPT: 1 year post-study work (3 years for STEM). H-1B lottery for long-term.