BU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1460

The average composite SAT score for admitted Boston University freshman is 1460 out of 1600. BU students have the 54th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1460 is in the 98th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1400 to 1520

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1400 to 1520. The 75th percentile score is 1520 while the 25th percentile score is 1400.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by BU but we estimate it to be around a 1340 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 750

The average score for BU students on the math portion of the SAT is 750 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 720 and the 75th percentile score 780.

Average SAT Reading Score 710

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 680 to 740 and the average score for Boston University students is 710.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Boston University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 10.8%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.79.

Can I get into BU with a 1520 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1520 or higher is very competitive at BU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 19% or higher.

Can I get into BU with a 1460 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1460 to 1510 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 11% to 17%.

Can I get into BU with a 1400 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1400 to 1450 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 6% to 10% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into BU with a 1340 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1340 to 1390 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 6% chance of admission to BU. SAT scores below 1340 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.