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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA · City · 10,085 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Large (10k+)
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Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Boston College, a prestigious Jesuit research university located in picturesque Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, is highly regarded for its commitment to holistic student development and academic excellence. The university is particularly renowned for its top-ranked Carroll School of Management, as well as exceptional programs in the sciences, nursing, and education. On campus, students immerse themselves in a vibrant, service-oriented culture defined by stunning Gothic architecture, active volunteerism, and spirited Division I athletics. What truly sets Boston College apart is its distinctive Jesuit mission of encouraging students to "set the world aflame" by using their education in service of others, all while providing immediate access to the vast professional and cultural resources of nearby Boston.

Wikipedia:Boston College (BC) is a private Catholic Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1863 by the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order, the university has more than 15,000 total students, making it the seventh largest Catholic university in the U.S. by enrollment.

Location
Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BOS · Boston
8 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$89,493
Avg net price
$41,704
Room & board
$18,916
Tuition
$70,702
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,284
$30–48k
$7,304
$48–75k
$13,112
$75–110k
$19,999
$110k+
$60,308
Admissions
Admit rate
16%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1507
Reading 710–760
Math 730–780
ACT midpoint
34
Composite 33–35
English 34–35
Math 30–34
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Boston College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
91%
4-yr on-time completion
86%
1st-yr retention
96%
Transfer-out rate
7%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
92%
Transferred
7%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
1%
Median earnings (6yr)
$85,717
Median earnings (10yr)
$103,937
Median debt
$19,000
Monthly loan payment
$201
Debt range (25th–75th)
$11,001–$19,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$19,500
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
13%
First-generation
13%
Median family income
$103,007
Independent students
1%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
13%
Black
5%
Asian
11%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$85,717
10 years after entry
$103,937
Finance and Financial Management Services384
Economics335
Biology, General220
Political Science and Government158
Communication and Media Studies153
Computer Science144
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology133
Business Administration, Management and Operations120
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing115
Psychology, General111
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods109
International/Globalization Studies90
Neurobiology and Neurosciences86
English Language and Literature, General84
Marketing84
Philosophy77
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Institutional
Endowment
$3.9B
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
61%
Avg faculty salary
$18,131/mo
Instructional spend/student
$27,008
Federal loan rate
30%

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