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Boston College

Boston College is a large, private institution located in Chestnut Hill, ma. Boston College offers undergraduate degrees in 128 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 9,751 undergraduates
cost $64,176 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Boston College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 16.7%
SAT score average 1500
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Boston College is known for one of its top majors: Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Economics
Finance and Financial Management Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Political Science and Government
Biology, General
Law

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $64,176
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,120
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $83,746
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $83,746 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $64,176
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,120
Books & supplies $1,250
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $83,746
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $83,746 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Boston College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,751, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
phone N/A
address www.bc.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Boston College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Boston College?

Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Boston College? 

The acceptance rate for Boston College is 17%.

What’s the average GPA for Boston College?

The average high school GPA for Boston College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Boston College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Boston College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $334,984.

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