Boston University: Art Ranking 2024

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in the USABoston University is a very large not-for-profit college offering numerous disciplines along with art programs and located in Boston, Massachusetts. The college was opened in 1869 and is presently offering certificates, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in 17 art programs.

Boston University is among the most expensive in the country: depending on the program, tuition cost varies around $66,000 per year. If you look for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in Massachusetts listing.

Recent studies showed that Boston University area is relatively dangerous: the school is reported to have a poor rating for on-campus security.

Based on 66 evaluation criteria, Boston University art program ranks in Top 20 Art Schools in the United States and in Top 5 Art Schools in Massachusetts. Major competing art schools for this college are Columbia University in the City of New York in New York City and Yale University in New Haven. Check the details about all twelve competing art colleges and list of available art majors below.

SAT & ACT test scores for undergraduate programs:

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1400

Total ACT

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Boston University
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School ranking:

#4 Art School in Massachusetts
#9 Art School in the Northeast
#18 Art School in USA

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State Ranking

Best Applied Arts Program in Massachusetts
Best Sculpture Art Program in Massachusetts
Second Best Painting & Drawing Program in Massachusetts
Second Best Arts Management Program in Massachusetts
Third Best Digital Arts Program in Massachusetts
Third Best Design & Animation Program in Massachusetts
#4 Performing Arts Program in Massachusetts
#4 General Fine Arts Program in Massachusetts

Regional Ranking

Third Best Applied Arts Program in the Northeast
Third Best Sculpture Art Program in the Northeast
Third Best Painting & Drawing Program in the Northeast
#4 Arts Management Program in the Northeast
#6 Digital Arts Program in the Northeast
#6 Design & Animation Program in the Northeast
#8 General Fine Arts Program in the Northeast
#9 Performing Arts Program in the Northeast

National Ranking

#5 Applied Arts Program in USA
#5 Sculpture Art Program in USA
#5 Painting & Drawing Program in USA
#7 Arts Management Program in USA
#12 Digital Arts Program in USA
#14 Design & Animation Program in USA
#16 General Fine Arts Program in USA
#17 Performing Arts Program in USA

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You could be interested in other options to get accepted at Boston University:

Dance Programs - ranked top 20% in USA
Film Programs - ranked top 10% in USA
Music Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Theatre Programs - ranked top 5% in USA

Also, see how Boston University ranks among graduate schools in Massachusetts.