Overview
Boston College is a 4-year Jesuit Catholic University and the first institution of higher learning founded in the city of Boston. BC is home to eight schools and colleges conferring degrees in over 50 fields of study. As a Catholic university, Boston College celebrates daily Mass as well as an annual Mass of the Holy Spirit. For those interested in architectural history, BC features six Gothic Revival stone buildings that are some of the earliest North American examples of collegiate gothic architecture.
Acceptance Rate:
16%
Average Net Price:
$30,192
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
34
Average SAT Composite
1437
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $70,702 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $70,702 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,916 |
| Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
13%
Average Aid Per Year
$51,099
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,580
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$49,342
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
5%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2808
14%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,580
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$178,558,544
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$11,128,256
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
32%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,580
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$167
Students receiving federal loans
32%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,580
Average Other Loans Per Year
$3,500
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
36069
Students Applied
34%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
181
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 1 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$80
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
16%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 34
Average SAT Composite: 1437
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
15,280
Total Number of Undergrads
10,083
0
100
88%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
91%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
72
Faculty Overview
0
100
93%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
64
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
13%
Student Organizations
300
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
84%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
76%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Eagles
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Coast Conference
Total Male Athletes
358
Total Female Athletes
378
Intramural Sports
20
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Skiing-Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Sailing
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Sailing
Boston College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$92,500
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Washington
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Boston College
Price Waterhouse Coopers
Fidelity
EY
Deloitte
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Finance
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,750
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$167
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