A Snapshot of BU’s Class of 2030
Class of 2030
A Snapshot of BU’s Class of 2030
Hailing from almost every state in the US, the incoming freshman class is super accomplished to boot
More than 3,700 freshmen have been crisscrossing the Charles River Campus this fall, and they’re already learning the essentials of life at Boston University: how to navigate the T and the BU Bus, how to find an available washing machine, and how to track down the best bagel sandwich on campus. Now that classes are underway, we wanted to share a snapshot of the Class of 2030.
How many applicants total?
79,498 applications
What percentage were admitted?
14.8% admit rate
What percentage of the class applied via early decision?
58% of the class
How many students matriculated into the Class of 2030?
3,714
How many are first-generation?
19%
Average SAT and ACT score and GPA?
SAT: 1470; ACT: 33; GPA: 3.80
How many countries do they hail from?
87 countries
How many states?
48 states
Financial assistance?
Almost 16 percent are Pell Grant recipients. There are 30 Thomas M. Menino Scholars, and 59 BU Community Leaders Scholarship recipients in the Class of 2030 as well.