Boston University Rankings

Boston University (BU) is one of the largest independent, nonprofit universities in the country known for its a large number of study programs, its Law school, Economics, and Medicine College, as well as research labs and programs. It has been named to the Association of American Universities (AAU) which is a prestigious association of top research universities in the United States and Canada. BU is also the fourth-largest university in the US.

Boston University Ranking Highlights

BU is ranked #70 among the most innovative schools by US News. It is ranked #80 in the graduate employability rankings by QS Rankings. Given below are a few Boston University ranking highlights:

• Ranked #38 in best value schools by US News
• Ranked #81-#90 in the world reputation ranking 2021 by Times Higher Education
• Ranked #21 in the most diverse colleges in America by Niche
• Ranked #45 in top private universities in America by Niche
• Ranked #52 in private colleges by Forbes
• Ranked #60 in research universities by Forbes
• Ranked #42 in North America by eduRank
• Ranked #41 in the continental rankings by Webometrics

Boston University World Rankings

BU is ranked #232 among the top performers on social mobility by US News and World Report Rankings. It is ranked #83 in top colleges 2021 by Forbes. Shown below are some of the world rankings awarded to Boston University:

Boston University National Rankings

BU is ranked #54 among the best colleges and #131 among best value colleges in America by Niche. It is also ranked #41 in the northeast by Forbes. Listed below are the national rankings of Boston University awarded by various ranking agencies and organizations:

• Ranked #42 in national universities by US News and World Report Rankings
• Ranked #20 in US universities by QS Rankings
• Ranked #42 in the US College Rankings 2022 by Times Higher Education
• Ranked #32 in the country by uniRank
• Ranked #50 in the USA by CWUR
• Ranked #39 in the nation by eduRank
• Ranked #31 in the United States by UniPage
• Ranked #39 in the country by Webometrics

Boston University Rankings by Subject

BU is ranked #52 in best undergraduate engineering programs and #20 in study abroad programs by US News. It is also ranked #111 in the QS WUR-Ranking by Subject. Find below the subject rankings awarded to Boston University by US News and World Report Rankings: