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Boston College (BC) Tuition and Fees

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 othe

$54,600

Tuition

$73,092

Cost of Attendance

$26,567

Net Price

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Boston College (BC) Tuition and Fees

Boston College offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very moderate, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. As per the 2020 - 2021 official information, the average cost for the undergraduate courses offered at the college adds up to about $57,910, which includes the total tuition fees and other expenses. The housing costs $14,826, books and supplies cost $1,250, while the other expenses add up to $1,900.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$55,464	$55,464
Book & Supplies	$1,250	$1,250
Room & Board cost	$14,478	$14,478
Other Expenses	$1,900	$1,900
Total Cost of Attendance	$73,092	$73,092

Students should understand that the tuition fees charged for their degree programs is not the only expense that is involved in the cost of attending the university. There are several other expenses that are involved in the cost of attending the university, which primarily includes housing, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living. What's more, at Boston College, the total tuition and fees for the enrolled students come out to be around $57,910 in a year. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $1,250 toward books and supplies, $13,188 for room and boarding charges, and $1,900 toward other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the college adds up to around $74,248 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$26,567

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$7,251

$30,001 to $48,000

$9,693

$48,001 to $75,000

$16,648

$75,001 to $110,000

$23,172

$110,000+

$47,675

As for the net cost for attending BC, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. The net cost to be borne is typically higher for candidates whose family income is comparatively higher. While the actual net cost is subject to one’s family income bracket, the average net price is estimated to be $28,354 at BC. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $6,353. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $8,951. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $17,113 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $22,285 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $49,115 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$55,464	$55,464
Room & Board Cost	$14,478	$14,478
Total Tuition & Fees	$69,942	$69,942

At Boston College, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $57,910 in a year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $13,188 towards room and boarding charges. In view of this information, the estimated total cost for undergraduate students at BC adds up to $74,248.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$29,412	$29,412
Fees	$100	$100

Now, coming to the tuition and fees charged for students seeking to pursue postgraduate courses at BC, the amount totals around $30,700. This sum includes their graduate tuition of $30,600 and the graduation fees of $100 as well.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$1,634
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,976

The cost per credit hour – the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend Boston College varies between graduate and undergraduate degrees. As per the 2019-2020 fee structure, the cost per credit hour for graduate courses is $511 and for undergraduate courses, it stands at $445. Also, Boston College currently offers a number of online courses to students across 104 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$14,478	$11,100
Other Expense	$1,900	$1,900
Book & Supplies	$1,250	$1,250

Moving on to the housing and related expenses at Boston College, these charges depend upon whether the candidate decides to stay on-campus or off-campus. For on-campus housing, students have to pay $16,726 per year, whereas, the cost for off-campus lodging is $13,450 a year. Besides, on-campus candidates will have to pay about $14,826 toward room and boarding charges. On the other hand, off-campus students will be required to pay an amount of $11,550. On the other hand, the charges toward books and supplies come to around $1,250. Meanwhile, the other expenses that a student needs to plan for add up to $1,900.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$14,478

Off Campus

$11,100

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$1,900

Off Campus

$1,900

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,250

Off Campus

$1,250

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Masters	NA	NA

Boston College (BC) offers 2 online programs across 1 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

A four-year undergraduate course as well as living expenses at BC are projected to cost around $374,434 as per official data. For undergraduate students, the total expenses added up to $28,354 in 2018-2019, $26,567 in 2017-2018, and $27,299 in 2016-2017.

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