No published SAT cutoff
BU does not publish the 1420–1510 middle-50% range as a minimum or guarantee. It describes enrolled students who submitted scores, not an automatic admission threshold.
College SAT requirements
Boston University
Does BU Require the SAT?
No, for the entry term covered by the current policy. BU remains test-optional through the fall 2028 and spring 2029 entry terms.
Source-backed guidance · Last checked September 2, 2026
Middle 50%
1420–1510
BU SAT composite
Median score
1470
Among enrolled score submitters
Data source
Official
Latest published institutional data
Minimum SAT
None published
The reported range is not a cutoff
No — BU does not require an SAT score for the entry term described below
BU remains test-optional through the fall 2028 and spring 2029 entry terms. The official policy linked on this page is the source of truth for applicant type, entry term, deadlines, and any exception.
Official score context
BU SAT score range
The latest official institutional score source linked below reports a 1420–1510 middle-50% SAT composite range, with a midpoint of 1470, among enrolled score submitters.
BU middle 50%
Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores
142025th percentile
1470Median
151075th percentile
Cohort dates and reporting definitions can differ by institution; open the official source for its precise reporting year. The range describes enrolled students who submitted scores; it is not a minimum or admission guarantee.
Personal score check
Should you submit your SAT score?
Because testing is optional, use the published 1420–1510 range as context for whether your score adds useful evidence to your application.
Enter your SAT score
Use a valid total score from 400 to 1600 in 10-point increments.
Within the range
1470 is the published midpoint
This score sits near the middle of BU’s published SAT range for enrolled score submitters. It is context, not an admissions prediction.
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What BU’s SAT policy means in practice
SAT superscoring is supported
BU considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Check self-report and verification rules
BU’s SAT code is 3087. Use the official policy for whether scores may be self-reported at application time and when an official testing-agency report is required.
Entry-term policy matters
Through fall 2028 and spring 2029 entry. Testing rules can change by cycle, so confirm the entry term shown on the official page before submitting.
Quick answers
BU SAT requirements FAQ
Does BU require the SAT?
BU remains test-optional through the fall 2028 and spring 2029 entry terms. Always match the policy to your applicant type and intended entry term.
What SAT score do you need for BU?
BU does not publish one score that guarantees admission. Its published middle-50% SAT range is 1420–1510 among enrolled students who submitted scores.
What is the average SAT score at BU?
The official score context used here has a midpoint of 1470. This page calls it a midpoint or median-style benchmark rather than claiming that every institutional source reports a mathematical average.
Does BU superscore the SAT?
BU considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Can I self-report SAT scores to BU?
Use BU’s current testing page for the application-stage reporting rule and official-score verification deadline. The SAT reporting code listed by the institution is 3087.
Should I submit a 1470 SAT score to BU?
A 1470 is near the midpoint of the published 1420–1510 range. Since testing is optional, submit it when it strengthens the academic evidence in your application.
Verification
Official BU sources
Admissions policies can change. These links are the source of truth and were checked on September 2, 2026.
BU First-Year Test Policy Official testing requirement and score-reporting guidance
BU First-Year Test Policy Official application review and testing context
BU Common Data Set 2025–2026 Official institutional SAT score data or data archive
BU Common Data Set 2025–2026 Official institutional data source
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