Boston College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Boston College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Boston College is a medium-sized private college located on an urban campus in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,083, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 16%. The college offers 57 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 91%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $66,410.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile33-34
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1430-1540
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
16k
Students enrolled
18%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
56%
Unknown
3%
Black
5%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
12%
Asian
9%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
13% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
12
Total Online Enrollment
2,724
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.18% online, 82% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
92% On-campus
8% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's17% online
Doctorate7% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $66,410 | $66,410 |
| Graduate | $35,784 | $35,784 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
| On-campus room and board | $18,475 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,200 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,641 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,200 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,158 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $88,335 | $88,335 |
| Off-campus without family | $84,501 | $84,501 |
| Off-campus with family | $72,818 | $72,818 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
14%
State Grant Aid
5%
Institution Grant Aid
42%
Pell Grant
13%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debtafter graduation
$65k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 10 | History. | |||
| 11 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 12 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 13 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 14 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 16 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 17 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 18 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 19 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 20 | Psychology. | |||
| 21 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 22 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 23 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 24 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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