About Boston University
Boston University is no small operation. With over 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 140 countries, 10,000 faculty and staff, 16 schools and colleges, and 250 fields of study, our two campuses are always humming, always in high gear.
15803 Undergrads
14175 Graduates
4500* (28%)Jewish Undergrads(Percent of Population)
500* (4%)Jewish Graduates(Percent of Population)
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Campus Information
Private/Public
US Region
Commuter/Residential
Tuition (in-state)
Tuition (out-of-state)
Female/Male %/%
Acceptance Rate%
Size
Location
Out-of-State/Int'l %/%
Greek School
(participation rates)
Jewish Life
Birthright Participation
(average # of students)(
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Alt Break Participation 
# Jewish Studies Courses
Jewish Studies Major or Minor
Study Abroad in Israel
Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus
Engagement Internship
Israel Fellow
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There is currently no Hillel affiliated organization on this campus.
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