- AcademicsA+
- ValueA+
- DiversityA-
- CampusB-
- AthleticsA+
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsA
- LocationA-
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeA
- SafetyB
Boston College is ...
Private not-for-profit, Catholic
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
Address
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Website
Boston College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
29%
SAT Range
1260-1470
ACT Range
30-33
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Boston College
Cost
Net Price
$26,284/ year
National
$15,403Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 81%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.75 responses
- 61%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.75 responses
- 41%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.75 responses
Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
9,541Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
12%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Poll
- 98%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.59 responses
Poll
- 77%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.122 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$67,000/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
92%
National
48%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%- 90%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.40 responses
Boston College Reviews
1,345 reviews
All Categories
My time at Boston College changed my life. Not only did the university provide me with a world class liberal arts education, it also formed me as a person. Social justice and civic responsibility were two recurrent themes in many of my classes, and the student body was very active in volunteer work and pursuing their passions. In short, Boston College is one of the most inspirational places I've ever been a part of!
Currently as a junior, I think that the culture of this university does not particularly mesh well with me. The students at the school seem all quite similar (Type-A, super competitive, and somewhat superficial). There just seems to be an aura of politics within the campus that makes me uncomfortable. The facilities and the academics are great though!
Boston College was the perfect fit for me. Originally, I had been extremely hesitant to start school. It was my third choice and I was worried about the student culture. However, I've made the best friends I've ever had, taken intellectually stimulating courses with top-notch professors, and found a perfect home-away-from-home. I'll miss BC!