BU Facts & Stats

A quick, by-the-numbers overview of Boston University and our community for fiscal year 2023.

Quick Facts & Stats

$554.0M

Research Expenditures

80+

Study Abroad Programs

$645.6M

Sponsored Research Awards

Community
  • Student Body

    37,557
  • Living Alumni

    431,000+
  • Total Employees

    10,674
  • Faculty

    4,309
  • Nondegree Students

    1,337
  • Graduate & Professional Students

    18,476
  • Undergraduate Students

    17,744
Campus
  • Classrooms

    848
  • Buildings

    343
  • Laboratories

    1,481
  • Libraries

    13
  • Campus Area (acres)

    140
Academics
  • Study Abroad Programs

    80+
  • Average Class Size

    30
  • Faculty

    4,309
  • Student/Faculty Ratio

    11:1
  • Schools and Colleges

    17
  • Programs of Study

    300+
Grant & Contract Awards
  • Research Expenditures

    $554.0M
  • Sponsored Research Awards

    $645.6M
  • BMC Clinical Research Grants (FY22)

    $82M
Undergraduate Financial Aid & Scholarships
  • Average Total Need-Based Financial Aid

    $57,237
  • Average Need-Based Grant/Scholarship

    $53,029
  • Grants & Scholarships (need-based)

    $388.4M
  • Grants & Scholarships (non-need-based)

    $26.5M
Student Life
  • Community Service Hours

    130,000+
  • BU on Social

    new accounts daily
  • Cultural & Religious Organizations

    80+
  • Community Service & Justice Organizations

    70+
  • Academic & Professional Organizations

    140+
  • Art & Performance Organizations

    60+
  • Student Organizations

    450+
  • First-Year Student Outreach Project Volunteers

    400+
Research
  • Faculty Publications

    7,000+
  • Student UROP Participants

    475+
  • Centers & Institutes

    130+
International Community
  • Global Initiatives

    300+
  • Cultural Student Groups

    60+
  • Alumni Countries

    180+
  • International Students

    10,000+
Athletics
  • Intramural Sports & Tournaments

    12+
  • Club Sports

    36
  • Varsity Sports

    24