Boston University

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Boston University.

Student Body

Boston University has 36,977 total students. 18,289 are undergraduates and 18,688 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at Boston University over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at Boston University:

Gender

More women than men attend Boston University. In the undergraduate class, 59% are women and 41% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Boston University as of 2026.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Boston University is not in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college