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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$73,002

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
760
25th
710
75th
780
25th
730
75th
35
25th
34
75th
34
25th
30
75th
35
25th
33
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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

16%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,755
Declined 29,282
Total Received 35,037
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Enrollment

10,314

undergraduate students

5,118

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

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
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 15,432
Established in 1863
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Media

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.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA
02467

Campus Life

no
Housing available
84%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • The Boston College fight song has been covered by the popular Boston-based rock band Dropkick Murphys.
  • Boston College's motto, "Ever to Excel," comes from Homer's Iliad, 6th Book.
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
82%
Top 1/4
93%
Top 1/2
98%
Bottom 1/2
2%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
760
25th
710
75th
780
25th
730
75th
35
25th
34
75th
34
25th
30
75th
35
25th
33

Admissions Facts

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

Admit Rate

16%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,755
Declined 29,282
Total Received 35,037

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center
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Financial Aid

53%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$50,287

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $70,702
Housing $10,730
Food $8,186
Additional fees $2,300
Books & supplies $1,250
Total $93,168
Average Financial Aid - $50,287
Total with Avg. Aid $42,881

Scholarships & Grants

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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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 617 552-3320
F: 617 552-4889
studentservices@bc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Fencing yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Rowing yes
Sailing yes yes
Skiing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, basketball, crew, cycling, equestrian sports, field hockey, figure skating, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, squash, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, cycling, equestrian sports, field hockey, figure skating, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, squash, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, futsal, golf, ice hockey, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Atlantic Coast Conference (Division I, Football I-A), Eastern College Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA), Hockey East Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes yes
Applied and Professional Ethics yes
Applied Psychology yes yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Computer Science yes
Counseling Psychology yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes yes
Data Analytics, General yes
Data Science, General yes
Developmental and Child Psychology yes yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes yes yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement yes
Educational Evaluation and Research yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational Statistics and Research Methods yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Finance, General yes yes yes
Financial Mathematics yes yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes yes yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes yes
Geophysics and Seismology yes
German Language and Literature yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes yes yes
Information Science/Studies yes
International and Comparative Education yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Islamic Studies yes
Italian Language and Literature yes yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Legal Professions and Studies, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Linguistics yes yes
Management Science yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes yes
Mathematics, General yes yes yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Natural Sciences yes
Neuroscience yes yes yes
Nursing Science yes
Operations Management and Supervision yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Philosophy yes yes yes
Physics Teacher Education yes
Physics, General yes yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology yes yes
Public Health, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religious Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Psychology yes yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Telecommunications Management yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes yes yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

15,432

total students

24%

in-state

76%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

67%

10,314
students

Female
52%
5,407

Male
48%
4,907

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

9,979
students

Female
53%
5,258

Male
47%
4,721

3%

335
students

Female
44%
149

Male
56%
186

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
55%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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