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Boston College

Tuition
67,680
Students
16,604
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

16,604

Graduation Rate

91%

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Admissions

Acceptance Rate15.65%

Apply

36,069

Accepted

5,645

Attend

2,335

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$80

Graduate

$75

Test Scores

Sat Range

1430 - 1540

Act Range

33 - 34

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$67,680

Out-of-State

$67,680

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,580

State/Local Grants

$2,808

Institutional/Scholarships

$49,342

Graduate

In-State

$35,900

Out-of-State

$35,900

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$3,500

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$18,475

Books & Supplies

$1,250

Personal Expenses

$2,200

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

ROTC Programs Available

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn more about ROTC

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

123

Average Assistance

$19,636

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

7

Average Assistance

$1,857

Academics

Graduation Rate91%

Student Faculty Ratio9:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Finance, General
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Social Work
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Developmental and Child Psychology
  • Curriculum and Instruction

Student Body

Students Enrolled16,604

Undergraduate

10,425

Graduate

6,179

Full-Time

89

Part-Time

11

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Rowing
  • Lacrosse
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes