Wait List Acceptance Rate

Boston University's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2028 stands at a low 0.23%, with only 34 out of 15,033 offered a spot on the wait list being admitted. This marks a significant decline compared to the acceptance rates from previous years, such as 6.48% for the Class of 2024 and 3.66% for the Class of 2023. Historically, the acceptance rate has fluctuated, peaking at 34.15% for the Class of 2014, contrasting sharply with more recent figures, including a mere 0.03% in 2027 and 0.1% in 2026. The overall trend indicates a tightening of opportunities for wait-listed candidates at Boston University in the last few years.