28%

Acceptance Rate

$44,021

Avg.Financial Aid

002128

FAFSA Code

Boston College (BC)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Roman Catholic

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    CIHE

  • Website

    www.bc.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    14,720

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Boston College which is a private, Roman Catholic university, is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. At Boston College, around 98% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 53% of the students are females and 47% are males. Finally, at BC around 57% are white, 11% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 10% are Asian. Doug Flutie, Amy Poehler, Chris O'Donnell, and Jared Dudley are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At BC, 337 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

Address

140 Commonwealth Avenue

Rankings

The ranking of a particular college helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The ranking of a college is an important parameter by which a prospective student can decide whether they wish to take admission or not. Generally, the ranking of a college is considered a great way to gauge its performance on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. The rankings by two well-known publications, US News and Forbes, are considered trustworthy by applicants and academic experts. However, it is to be noted that Boston College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Jan

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    28%

  • SAT Range

    1320 - 1490

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    31 - 34

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $80

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The university is selective in taking in students. Moreover, admission to BC is moderately difficult. To kickstart the admission process at BC, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $80. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1340-1500, it would improve her chances. The average ACT score at Boston College is 32. However, those getting an ACT score less than 31 might also be offered admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467. To gather more information, they can call them at (617) 552-8000.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $26,567

  • Average Annual Cost

    $54,600

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,250

  • Other Fees

    $864

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $14,478

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $1,900

Total One Year Cost

$73,092

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to BC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $74,248. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($57,910), books and supplies ($1,250), room and boarding ($14,826), and budget for other expenses ($1,900). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

95%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

88%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$3,291

Faculty Overview

59%

Male Professors

41%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Economics

    373 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    340 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    240 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    192 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    162 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    154 Graduates

  • Marketing

    148 Graduates

  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

    134 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    162 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    154 Graduates

  • Marketing

    148 Graduates

  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

    134 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    127 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    107 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    102 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    96 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    94 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    92 Graduates

  • History

    90 Graduates

  • International/Global Studies

    78 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    78 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    77 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    66 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    61 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    57 Graduates

  • Sociology

    51 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    28 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    25 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    24 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    24 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    21 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    20 Graduates

  • Physics

    16 Graduates

  • Theological and Ministerial Studies

    16 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    13 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    10 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    9 Graduates

  • Music

    7 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    6 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    5 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    5 Graduates

  • Education, Other

    3 Graduates

  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

    3 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    3 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    2 Graduates

  • Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

9,927

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

12%

Full-time / Part-time

98% / 2%

Students Gender

Male

47%

US National: 44%

Female

53%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

58%

Unknown

5%

Black

4%

Hispanic

11%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

9%

Asian

10%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

67%

Out Of State

25%

In State

8%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$83,894 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

100%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$9,060/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,418/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,418/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

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

13

Sports Club

30

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Fencing

Football

Golf

Ice Hockey

Skiing-Snowboarding

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

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

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by BC. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $14,826 per year. The students at Boston College have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $5,418 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the college are 47% and 53%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$57,000/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$72,500/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$14,500 - $18,750

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$150 - $195

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

45%

Average Aid Per Year

$44,021

Students Receiving Federal Grants

16%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,492

Students Receiving State Aid

4%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,606

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

45%

Average Aid Per Year

$41,082

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$63,337

$30K - $48K

$60,895

$48K - $75K

$53,940

$75K - $110K

$47,416

> $110K

$22,913

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$269,126

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$10,571,831

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at BC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Boston College is around $42,294 and the federal grant is $7,579. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $1,306 as well as institutional aid worth $42,294. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Boston College amount to $269,126 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $10,571,831.

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