Boston College
- 4 Year
- CHESTNUT HILL, MA
CollegeGrad School
Boston College
- grade A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- CHESTNUT HILL, MA
- Rating 3.66 out of 5 1,582 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade A+
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade A minus
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
From Boston College
Boston College, the first institution of higher education to operate in the city of Boston, is today among the nation’s foremost universities, a leader in the liberal arts, scientific inquiry, and student formation.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
January 2
Acceptance Rate
19%
SAT Range
1420-1530
ACT Range
33-34
Application Fee
$80
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into BC?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Boston College See Other Colleges
Cost
Net Price
$30,159 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$48,693 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
51%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 78 responses61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 98 responses42%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 98 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics372 Graduates
- Finance348 Graduates
- Psychology245 Graduates
- Biology231 Graduates
- Political Science and Government231 Graduates
- Communications168 Graduates
- Marketing135 Graduates
- Computer Science128 Graduates
- Accounting121 Graduates
- Nursing104 Graduates
Career Services
The Boston College Career Center is one of our students' favorite resources on campus to acquire the necessary skills to land an internship or explore job opportunities. We emphasize career discernment and hands-on experiential learning to facilitate serving the world and sharing unique talents with others.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
9,484 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
12%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
97%
Poll
98%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 82 responsesPoll
77%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 145 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$72,500 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
91%
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. 42 responsesBoston College Reviews
Rating 3.66 out of 5 1,582 reviews
Boston college is a great school! I recently got admitted to Boston College. I applied them through an organization called Quest-bridge that helps students that are minorities and come from low income families. Due to that, I got full tuition from Boston College. I really appreciate that Boston College is giving an opportunity to high achieving successful students since not everyone had the same opportunities growing up. In addition, I have been on Boston College tour before. It was magical there. The campus was the prettiest. More importantly, the admissions counselors were super kind to me when I went there. They answered all of my questions, and I kept in touch with them. I think this may be one of the reasons I was admitted. I think I can best express myself in interviews, since BC doesn't do interviews, it was definitely beneficial for me to show my personality to an admissions officer. The campus environment over all looked so chill, just like a family. See you at BC!
Boston College has great, challenging academics with qualified and extremely intelligent professors. For the majority of classes, given there are plenty of exceptions, it really is worth it to attend every minute of lectures if you want to get the most out of your time. In terms of social life, it lives up to its name as a conservative, pwi, with a work hard play hard mentality, and definitely a surprising amount of close-minded students considering how competitive it is to be accepted. Still, the sports game culture is fun despite the unfortunate performances by the teams, and with a perfect size and location it isn’t too difficult to find your people. Definitely a “homework school”, lots of work but enough time to go out and have fun on weekends. Join clubs! It oftentimes takes the place of the lack of fraternities and sororities and can help you find a group you identify with.
As a student at Boston College, I can confidently say that my overall experience was fantastic. The people I encountered were amazing, and the sense of community at the university was strong. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on inclusivity and support for AHANA+ students and those from low-income backgrounds. The availability of diverse clubs and organizations allowed me to explore my interests and meet like-minded individuals. Academically, Boston College provided excellent opportunities with rigorous coursework and valuable resources. Overall, I found Boston College to be a welcoming and enriching environment that fostered personal and academic growth.