Boston University's Regular Decision acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 14.4%, with 80,096 applicants and 11,607 accepted. This marks a notable decline from 18.91% in 2023, when 75,778 applicants were considered, resulting in 14,329 acceptances. The historical trend shows a consistent decrease in acceptance rates from 20.1% in 2022 and 22.1% in 2021, indicating an increasingly competitive admissions landscape at BU. With these changes, it's clear that prospective applicants face tougher odds than in previous years.