Boston University
Latin: Universitas Bostoniensis
MottoLearning, Virtue, Piety
TypePrivate, research
Established1869
Religious affiliation
Nonsectarian
Academic affiliations
AAU URA AICUM NAICU IAMSCU
Endowment$2.18 billion (2018)
ChairmanKenneth J. Feld
PresidentRobert A. Brown
ProvostJean Morrison
Academic staff
4,021 (2018)
Administrative staff
10,182 (2018) (including faculty)
Students34,262 (2018)
Undergraduates16,792 (2018)
Postgraduates15,238 (2018)
Other students
2,232 (2018)
Location
Boston
,
Massachusetts
,
United States
CampusUrban, 135 acres (0.55 km2)
ColorsScarlet and White
         
NicknameTerriers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – Patriot League, Hockey East
MascotRhett the Boston Terrier
Websitewww.bu.edu