421 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (83%).
r/BostonU Traffic & Engagement r/BostonU Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/BostonU Most Active Times When r/BostonU Is Most Active
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r/BostonU Flair Performance r/BostonU Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 61 (47.7%) | 2 |
| Academics | 33 (25.8%) | 2 |
| Admissions | 15 (11.7%) | 2 |
| Selling/Giveaway | 11 (8.6%) | 3 |
| News | 5 (3.9%) | 26 |
| Shitpost | 3 (2.3%) | 49 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/BostonU Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/BostonU
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| swap | 27 (6.4%) | 1 | 2 |
| looking | 26 (6.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| anyone | 22 (5.2%) | 1 | 2 |
| room | 21 (5.0%) | 3 | 2 |
| campus | 19 (4.5%) | 4 | 2 |
| apartment | 17 (4.0%) | 2 | 1 |
| boston | 16 (3.8%) | 2 | 6 |
| housing | 14 (3.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| transfer | 13 (3.1%) | 2 | 2 |
| single | 11 (2.6%) | 2 | 1 |
r/BostonU Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/BostonU
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/BostonU Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/BostonU
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Winter at BU ❄️
Warren Towers New Dining Hall Renovation
AMITA for inviting Benjamin Netanyahu?
New Financial Aid Program Covers Tuition for Families Earning Less Than $200,000
Almost 130,000 people work at Mass. universities. Many are now on the ‘chopping blocks.’
BU is sunsetting its MFA Playwriting program in 2029. What other programs are in danger or have received this same news?
We are BU alumnus and we made a free website to help find student discounts near you!
warren towers A
Warren Tower's goes green with $550 million renovation
orientation struggles
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter at BU ❄️ | 371 | 12 | image | Aug 9 |
| Warren Towers New Dining Hall Renovation | 157 | 11 | image | Aug 30 |
| AMITA for inviting Benjamin Netanyahu? | 120 | 9 | text | Aug 11 |
| New Financial Aid Program Covers Tuition for Families Earning Less Than $200,000 | 84 | 13 | link | Aug 6 |
| Almost 130,000 people work at Mass. universities. Many are now on the ‘chopping blocks.’ | 59 | 3 | link | Aug 18 |
| BU is sunsetting its MFA Playwriting program in 2029. What other programs are in danger or have received this same news? | 38 | 18 | text | Aug 25 |
| We are BU alumnus and we made a free website to help find student discounts near you! | 34 | 9 | text | Aug 5 |
| warren towers A | 33 | 3 | text | Aug 26 |
| Warren Tower's goes green with $550 million renovation | 32 | 6 | link | Aug 20 |
| orientation struggles | 32 | 12 | text | Aug 29 |
r/BostonU Audience Overlap r/BostonU Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/BostonU FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/BostonU
What's the best time to post on r/BostonU?
Based on posting volume, r/BostonU is most active on Mondays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/BostonU?
r/BostonU averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/BostonU get?
Posts on r/BostonU average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/BostonU get most?
On r/BostonU, most posts are text posts (83%)