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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.
14,694
Students
16%
Acceptance Rate
Undergrads
9,575
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?
16% acceptance rate
Very Selective
Admission Standards
Grades & Testing
Average SAT score
Unknown
Testing
Test Optional
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.
$ 90,605
Overall list price
$ 30,559
Average net price
$ 90,605
Merit Price™
Very Stingy
Merit Meter™
Social & Lifestyle
What's it like attending Boston College?
Suburb
Campus Setting
Democrat
State vote for president
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
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
70
Countries represented
No
State DEI laws
Student Body
Students
14,694
Women
55%
Men
45%
Housing
What's it like living at Boston College?
$18,475
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 $90,605 to attend Boston College.
How many people attend Boston College?
14,694 people attend Boston College. 9,575 are undergraduate students and 5,119 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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