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Saturday 14 February 2015

Boston University - University in Boston, Massachusetts

 
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian, but is historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Address: Boston, MA 02215, United States
Founded: 1839
Founders: Jacob Sleeper, Isaac Rich, Lee Claflin
Colors: Scarlet, White
MottoLearning, Virtue, Piety
Established1839
TypePrivate - Research
Endowment$1.616 billion (2014)
PresidentRobert A. Brown
ProvostJean Morrison
Academic staff
3,873
Administrative staff
9,974 (including faculty)
Students30,009 (2014)
Undergraduates15,834 (2014)
Postgraduates14,175 (2014)
LocationBoston, Massachusetts, USA
CampusUrban
135 acres (54 ha) (Fenway-Charles River Campus)
80 acres (32.4 ha) (Medical campus)
Nobel Laureates7
ColorsScarlet and white
       
AthleticsNCAA Division IPatriot League, Hockey East
Sports23 Varsity Teams
(13 Women's, 10 Men's)
NicknameTerriers
MascotRhett the Boston Terrier
Affiliations
  • AAU
  • URA
  • AICUM
  • NAICU
  • IAMSCU
Websitebu.edu