Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
16%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,748 |
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| Declined | 33,746 |
| Total Received | 40,494 |
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Founded in 1863, Boston College is a private, four-year, Jesuit, Catholic university that is known for its strong programs in Business, Law, and the Liberal Arts. It is located on a suburban campus in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts—six miles west of Boston.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 15,287 |
| Established in | 1863 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
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 |
|---|---|
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Neither |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
16%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,748 |
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| Declined | 33,746 |
| Total Received | 40,494 |
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record
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95%
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53%
$47,075
| Tuition | $67,680 |
| Housing | $10,470 |
| Food | $8,005 |
| Additional fees | $2,200 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 |
| Total | $89,605 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $47,075 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $42,530 |
Need-based
| Federal | $9,042,223 |
| State | $1,252,588 |
| Institutional | $134,965,261 |
| Other external | $2,954,157 |
| Total | $148,214,229 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | $3,124,471 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $5,565,039 |
| Other external | $2,000,283 |
| Total | $10,689,793 |
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P: 617 552-3320
F: 617 552-4889
studentservices@bc.edu
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15,287
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78%
65%
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
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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 |
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