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Boston College
Boston College, located in the picturesque Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Massachusetts, is a premier institution known for its rich history and Jesuit educational tradition. It offers a comprehensive education that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility.
15,150
Students
17%
Acceptance Rate
Undergrads
9,982
Classification
University
Type
Private, Religious
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Website
At Boston College, students experience a uniquely supportive and intellectually stimulating environment, with a curriculum that encourages deep inquiry and critical thinking. The college fosters a community where ethical leadership and service to others are hallmarks of the educational experience. Through a commitment to the liberal arts and a dedication to fostering a reflective and inclusive community, Boston College prepares its students to confront the challenges of the modern world with integrity and compassion. Its idyllic campus, with iconic Gothic architecture and verdant green spaces, provides an inspiring backdrop for scholarly pursuits and personal development.
Admissions
Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Boston College?
17% acceptance rate
Very Selective
Admission Standards
Grades & Testing
Average SAT score
Unknown
Testing
Test Required
Average High School GPA
Unknown
Application Deadlines
Regular Application Deadline
January 2
Early Decision / Early Action?
Yes
The most important factors Boston College considers when admitting students are:
- •Academic GPA
- •Rigor of Secondary School Record
- •Alumni/AE Relation
Financials
See what it costs to attend Boston College.
$ 88,794
Overall list price
$ 30,559
Average net price
$ 88,794
Merit Price™
Very Stingy
Merit Meter™
Social & Lifestyle
What's it like attending Boston College?
Suburb
Campus Setting
Democrat
State vote for president
Limited
Greek participation
Weather
Sunny days
Average
Average winter temp
30°
Average summer temp
69°
Academics
What to expect in the classroom at Boston College.
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
87%
4-year grad rate
91%
6-year grad rate
The most popular majors at Boston College are:
- Finance, General
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Demographics
Who attends Boston College?
50
States represented
64
Countries represented
No
State DEI laws
Student Body
Students
15,150
Women
55%
Men
45%
Housing
What's it like living at Boston College?
$17,270
Room & Board
0.5
Housing units / student
81
%
Students on campus
FAQs
How much does Boston College cost?
For the most recent year, it cost $88,794 to attend Boston College.
How many people attend Boston College?
15,150 people attend Boston College. 9,982 are undergraduate students and 5,168 are graduate students.
Where is Boston College located?
Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. It is in a Suburb environment.
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