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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Boston, MA. Operating on a semester system.
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38K+
Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
24
Housing Buildings
Life in Boston for Boston University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Boston.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$2,200
Cost of Living Index
149
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
89
Bikeability
72
Public Transit
MBTA Subway, MBTA Bus, MBTA Commuter Rail
Nearest Airports
Logan International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
52.5°F
Avg Snowfall
49.2 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
The Fresh Food Co. at Warren Towers
open
Warren Towers
Halal options, good for group dining
Fenway Campus Center Dining Room
open
Fenway Campus
The Fresh Food Co. at Marciano Commons
closed
Marciano Commons
Opens tomorrow at 4:00 PM; buffet, full vegan station, halal options
The Fresh Food Co. at West Campus
closed
West Campus
Opens tomorrow at 4:00 PM; healthy bites, mobile ordering
George Sherman Union Food Court
open
George Sherman Union (GSU)
Multiple vendors including sushi, Mexican, Chinese
Dipped!
open
Central Campus
Domino’s Pizza
open
Central Campus
Pizza delivery
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
open
West Campus
Student Facilities
Fitness & Recreation Center
08:00-20:00
Services: weight & cardio room, swimming pools, gymnasiums, jogging track
Fitness at Fenway
Campus Residence and Community Center at 150 Riverway
Services: cardio equipment, strength equipment
George Sherman Union
06:00-24:00 • 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Services: operations desk, student activities, food court
Sailing Pavilion
Parking and Transit
Agganis Arena Lot/Garage (A)
garage • limited
Permits: Employee Commuter, Student Commuter, Student Flex, etc. Height clearance 6 ft 6 in. EV charging available. Weekdays 7am-11pm and weekends 7am-11pm for students.
Buick Street Garage & Lot (D)
garage • limited
Permits: Employee Commuter, Student Commuter (after 3pm), Student Evening Commuter.
CFA Lot (E)
surface • limited
Permits: Employee Commuter, Student Commuter (after 3pm), Student Evening Commuter.
766 Commonwealth Ave Lot (R)
surface • limited
Permits: Employee Commuter, Student Commuter (after 3pm), Student Evening Commuter.
890 Commonwealth Ave Garage (S)
garage • limited
Height clearance 12 ft. Permits: Employee Commuter, Student Commuter (after 3pm), Student Evening Commuter.
25 Pilgrim Road Lot
surface • limited
Fenway Campus. Permits: Employee Commuter, Student Commuter (after 3pm), Student Resident Overnight – Fenway.
55 Pilgrim Road Garage
garage • limited
Fenway Campus. Permits: Employee Commuter, Student Commuter (after 3pm), Student Resident Overnight – Fenway.
65 Pilgrim Road Garage
garage • limited
Fenway Campus. Permits: Employee Commuter, Student Commuter (after 3pm), Student Resident Overnight – Fenway.
Safety Alerts
Attempted Armed Robbery - Commonwealth Avenue
high
On Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., an individual reported that while riding a moped eastbound on Commonwealth Avenue near 820 Commonwealth Avenue, another individual operating a moped approached and displayed what appeared to be a firearm while demanding the victim's moped. The victim fled the area and was not injured. The suspect fled the scene on a moped in an unknown direction. No description of the suspect was provided. The Boston University Police Department is actively assisting the Boston Police in reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident.
Action: Community members with information are encouraged to contact the Boston University Police Department at (617) 353-2121. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting the word 'BU' to 847411.
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Campus News
Latest updates from Boston University
BU President on University Community Future
President Melissa Gilliam discusses how the new strategic framework invites community input for BU’s future.
Mar 10, 2026
BU Student Government Appoints New Community Directors
New community directors have been appointed, and preparations for the Spring Festival and elections are underway.
Mar 3, 2026
Upcoming Events
What's happening at Boston University
Interdenominational Protestant Worship Service
Marsh Chapel Sanctuary, 735 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA, 02215
Weekly worship service held in Marsh Chapel for the interdenominational Protestant community at Boston University.
New England Philharmonic: New Music, New England
Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Ave
Performance by the New England Philharmonic featuring new music compositions, hosted at BU's Tsai Performance Center.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Boston University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 24 of 24 known dorm and housing options.
10 Buick Street (Student Village)
Capacity: 800
Room types: 2-bedroom apartments, 4-bedroom apartments
1019 Commonwealth Avenue
Capacity: 300
Room types: suite double, suite single
33 Harry Agganis Way
Capacity: 960
Room types: double room in suite, single room in suite
575 Commonwealth Avenue
Capacity: 400
Room types: semi-suite double, traditional single, traditional triple
580 Commonwealth Avenue
Room types: not specified
610 Beacon Street
Capacity: 300
Room types: suite double, suite single
Bay State Road
Campus Center & Student Residence (Fenway Campus)
Room types: single, double, triple, quadruple
Claflin Hall
Room types: suite double, suite single, traditional double, traditional quad, traditional single, traditional triple, semi-suite triple
Danielsen Hall
Capacity: 350
Room types: semi-suite double, traditional double, traditional single, traditional triple
Fenway Campus (Riverway House, Pilgrim House, Campus Center & Student Residence)
Room types: single, double, triple, quad
Fenway Campus Residences (Riverway House, Pilgrim House, Campus Center & Student Residence)
Capacity: 500
Room types: single, double, triple, quadruple
Kilachand Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: semi-suite double, semi-suite triple, suite double, suite triple
Longwood House
Room types: Semi-Suite Double, Semi-Suite Single, Traditional Double, Traditional Quad, Traditional Single, Traditional Triple
Myles Standish Hall
Room types: apartments
Peabody Hall
Room types: Suite Double, Suite Triple, Traditional Double, Traditional Single, Traditional Triple
Pilgrim House (Fenway Campus)
Room types: single, double, triple, quadruple
Rich Hall
Room types: traditional double, traditional single, traditional triple
Riverway House (Fenway Campus)
Room types: single, double, triple, quadruple
Sleeper Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: suite double, suite single, traditional double, traditional quad, traditional single, traditional triple, semi-suite double, semi-suite triple, suite triple
StuVi 2
Capacity: 960
Room types: 2-bedroom/2-person, 4-bedroom/4-person, 8-person suite with singles and doubles
The Towers (140 Bay State Road)
Room types: traditional double
Warren Towers
Capacity: 1800
Room types: traditional double, traditional quad, traditional single, traditional triple
West Campus
Room types: double
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@bu.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 1, 2026
End: June 30, 2026
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