Boston College
- 4 Year
- CHESTNUT HILL, MA
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Boston College
- 4 Year
- CHESTNUT HILL, MA
- Rating 3.63 out of 5 1,505 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade A+
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B+
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About
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Boston College Rankings
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BC Admissions
Acceptance Rate
27%
Application Deadline
January 1
SAT Range
1340-1500
ACT Range
31-34
Application Fee
$80
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$28,354 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$44,700 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
56%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 75 responses64%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 85 responses40%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 85 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics397 Graduates
- Psychology310 Graduates
- Finance303 Graduates
- Communications221 Graduates
- Biology208 Graduates
- Political Science and Government194 Graduates
- Marketing127 Graduates
- English111 Graduates
- Nursing102 Graduates
- Accounting96 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
9,666 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
235
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
13%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
99%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 69 responsesPoll
77%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 132 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$72,500 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
94%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 40 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Boston College Reviews
Rating 3.63 out of 5 1,505 reviews
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I loved BC. It provided me with a top-notch education in the humanities, and I will continue to stay in touch with many of my professors even as a graduate. BC also provided me with the resources to grow spiritually, surrounded by (no joke) some of the most accomplished theologians in the world.
The party scene was pretty great, and as long as you join a club or sport, you should have no problem finding an upperclassman to host you. Many students are, alas, quite “basic” and superficial, although perhaps I’m judging too hard. However, I was part of a group of people that was super smart, artistic, and down-to-earth, so don’t be too dismayed if you’re not a Vineyard Vines connoisseur!
My biggest complaint is the administration. Other reviewers are unfortunately not being overdramatic by saying that the highest levels of administration don’t legitimately care about students’ concerns, and it seems that Jesuit values are just advertising for prospective students.
The party scene was pretty great, and as long as you join a club or sport, you should have no problem finding an upperclassman to host you. Many students are, alas, quite “basic” and superficial, although perhaps I’m judging too hard. However, I was part of a group of people that was super smart, artistic, and down-to-earth, so don’t be too dismayed if you’re not a Vineyard Vines connoisseur!
My biggest complaint is the administration. Other reviewers are unfortunately not being overdramatic by saying that the highest levels of administration don’t legitimately care about students’ concerns, and it seems that Jesuit values are just advertising for prospective students.
I count myself lucky to have had studied at BC! Doing my graduate studies in the school of education meant a lot to me, my future and those I serve today. The hands on program oriented me to practical approaches in awakening the both the advantaged and marginalized, and empowering the same for a better tomorrow. It was a pure education for liberation facilitated by humble, knowledgeable and competent persons.
It is the definition of a for-profit degree factory. Do not get fooled by the ivy-like look or the gorgeous campus. This school does not care about their freshmen isolating about half of them on Newton Campus, dramatically reducing convenience yet forcing them to pay the same for housing. Convenience does not exist on Newton. Gasson may look very nice and is good for pictures but some of the classrooms inside are falling apart. Food is also a large issue. It is overpriced and very poor on many occasions. Many students find themselves running out of food money. As a student on the lower end of the income spectrum, I find myself having to skip meals just to stretch my food money. The academics may be good but most freshmen will not be able to capitalize upon it. The core curriculum superficially looks appealing, but most of these courses are not engaging and feel like just a means to increase the pricetag you pay at the end of the day.