About Us

Boston University Academy is an academically rigorous independent day school located on the Boston University campus. BUA is the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university, offering a distinctive curriculum to students in grades nine through twelve. Boston University Academy provides students with an unparalleled college preparatory program that combines liberal arts coursework with classes at Boston University. At BUA, students’ zeal for learning takes them as far as they are capable. Small class sizes and close relationships with faculty allow students to pursue their passions and nurture their talents.

In eleventh and twelfth grade, students regularly complete up to 12 courses (equivalent to approximately 48 college credits) from the University’s undergraduate curriculum. Boston University Academy students in good academic and disciplinary standing gain automatic admission to Boston University.

Bright, curious students will find a community of like-minded peers unabashedly pursuing their intellectual interests within a small, close-knit, and vibrant high school.

Quick Facts

Boston University Academy is an academically challenging independent day school located on the campus of a major urban research university. A distinctive curriculum that combines liberal arts coursework with classes at Boston University forms the core of the BUA student’s educational experience.

The Big Picture

227 total students

12 Average class size

9:1 Student to teacher ratio

Student Demographics

35% attended public schools

61% attended independent schools

4% attended parochial schools

>1% were homeschooled

59% students of color (self-reported)

37% multilingual households (represents 26 languages)

Faculty

23 total faculty members

11 faculty members with a Doctorate degree

12 faculty members with a Masters degree

National Merit Commendations

43% of Class of 2026 recognized

2 finalists

2 semi-finalists

25 commended scholars

To receive a National Merit Commendation, a student must score in the top 2% of test takers nationwide.

Tuition and Financial Aid

$63,528 Tuition and fees for 2026-2027

27% students receiving financial assistance 

$48,147 Average need-based financial aid grant

Campus

20 Classrooms in the BUA building

2 state-of-the-art science labs at BUA

5.4 million + volumes available to BUA students at BU’s Mugar Library

+ access to BU facilities such as the George Sherman Union, FitRec, Nickerson Field, BU Boathouse and Sailing Pavilion, the Robotics Lab in the Engineering Building, theaters, concert halls, and more!