Boston College

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About Boston College

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Boston College is a medium-sized private college located on an urban campus in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,939, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 19%. The college offers 57 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 91%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $60,530.

Chestnut Hill, MA

$60,530

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

19%

Acceptance Rate Insight

19% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

95%

Retention Rate Insight

95% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

91%

Graduation Rate Insight

91% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentImplied no

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile33-34

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1420-1530

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

16k

Students enrolled

48%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

58%

Unknown

5%

Black

5%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

11%

Asian

9%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

12% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

12%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

4

Total Online Enrollment

7,517

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

97% On-campus

3% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold8% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

15%

State Grant Aid

3%

Institution Grant Aid

39%

Pell Grant

12%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,464
State Grant Aid$1,931
Institution Grant Aid$46,470
Pell Grant Aid$5,183

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debtafter graduation

$65k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

5.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Sailing
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
15Legal Professions And Studies.
16Mathematics And Statistics.
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
18Natural Resources And Conservation.
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
21Philosophy And Religious Studies.
22Physical Sciences.
23Psychology.
24Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
25Security And Protective Services.
26Social Sciences.
27Theology And Religious Vocations.
28Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.