Boston University SAT scores.
1470
Median SAT (composite)
1430–1510
Middle 50% of admits
32–34
ACT range (25th–75th)
18,805
Undergraduates
SAT data from Boston University's Common Data Set (2024-2025) (source) · acceptance rate from federal College Scorecard / IPEDS · updated August 2026
SAT scores by section.
among admitted students at Boston University
| Section | 25th percentile | Median (50th) | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading & Writing | 690 | 720 | 750 |
| Math | 730 | 760 | 780 |
Score distribution.
share of enrolled first-years in each score band (Common Data Set 2024-2025)
SAT composite
1400-1600
89%
1200-1399
11%
1000-1199
0%
800-999
0%
600-799
0%
400-599
0%
Reading & Writing
700-800
72%
600-699
28%
500-599
0%
400-499
0%
300-399
0%
200-299
0%
Math
700-800
87%
600-699
13%
500-599
0%
400-499
0%
300-399
0%
200-299
0%
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