Class of 2029, by the Numbers
Class of 2029
Class of 2029, by the Numbers
Incoming freshman group has more than 3,400 members from 68 countries
One week into the fall semester, Boston University’s freshman class is beginning to figure it all out: how long it takes to get to back-to-back classes on opposite ends of campus, who serves the best bagel sandwiches, and how to live with a roommate. As these new Terriers adjust to college life, we wanted to share a snapshot of the Class of 2029.
How many applicants total?
76,779 applications
What percentage were admitted?
12.83% admit rate
Early decision?
59% of the class
How many students matriculated into the Class of 2029?
3,461
How many are first-generation?
20%
Average SAT and ACT score and GPA?
SAT: 1466; ACT: 32; GPA: 3.87
How many countries do they hail from?
68 countries
How many states?
47 states
Financial assistance?
Almost 20 percent are Pell Grant recipients. There are 23 Menino Scholars and 52 Community Service Award recipients in the Class of 2029, as well.