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| Accepted | 8,669 |
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| Declined | + 22,415 |
| Total Received | 31,084 |
| Name | Location |
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| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
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Boston College is one of the oldest Jesuit, Catholic universities in the United States. Founded in 1863, its main campus is located in Chestnut Hill, approximately six miles west of Boston.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 14,107 |
| Established in | 1863 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AALS (Association of American Law Schools) • ABA (American Bar Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) • NLN (National League for Nursing) |
121‐acre main campus in Chestnut Hill (Newton population: 88,994), additional 67‐acre campus in Brighton and 40‐acre campus in Newton (six miles). Major airport, bus, and train serve Boston. School operates shuttle service between campuses and in surrounding neighborhood. Public transportation serves campus.
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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| Application fee | $80 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
27%
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| Accepted | 8,669 |
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| Declined | + 22,415 |
| Total Received | 31,084 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Minority affiliation
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Interview
State residency
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Grant Gosselin
Director of Admissions
P: 800 360-2522
F: 617 552-0498
100%
$44,099
| Tuition | $54,600 |
| Room | $9,060 |
| Board | $5,418 |
| Additional fees | $1,429 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 |
| Total | $71,757 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $44,099 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $27,658 |
Need-based
| Federal | $8,751,761 |
| State | $1,190,107 |
| Institutional | $125,788,485 |
| Other external | $2,661,294 |
| Total | $138,391,647 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $3,079,209 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $5,879,911 |
| Other external | $1,370,302 |
| Total | $10,329,422 |
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FAFSA
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
Business/Farm Supplement
Other
P: 617 552-3320
F: 617 552-4889
studentservices@bc.edu
Mary McGranahan
Director of Financial Aid
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Badminton, Basketball, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Futsal, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wiffle Ball
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33%
Transfer applicants accepted
39%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 68 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Italy South Korea Spain The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Undergraduate Admissions Office
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admission@bc.edu
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