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 1,604 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?
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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
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 82 responses61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 102 responses41%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 102 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. 86 responsesPoll
76%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 149 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%89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 46 responsesBoston College Reviews
Rating 3.66 out of 5 1,604 reviews
I really enjoy the numerous clubs on campus, they are a great way to get involved and meet people. There is no Greek life so joining a club is a great way to feel part of something greater than you. Additionally there are a lot of in campus employment opportunities if you are looking to make money on top of class. The food is pretty good and it is all made on campus. There are plenty of options and the dining hall hours are sufficient. There is a large population of students from the east coast specifically the northeast but there are also plenty of international students and students from across the country. BC is an amazing school with the most beautiful campus ever.
In spite of the University's rigid and close-minded leadership, I found that the professors and class offerings opened my eyes to so much of what I'm currently interested in both personally and professionally. Professors are more often than not deeply caring and hands on, as well as both fantastic experts and people. The culture is unfortunately quite homogenous, but there is also an array of progressive students who care about making the world a better place if you know where to look. I'd advise getting involved in relevant communities and extracurriculars as soon as you can.
I graduated from Boston College in 1983. There will never be a day that I regret my college choice. I have lifelong friends from my days at BC. Three of my siblings attended the University of Virginia and one attended Northwestern. We all had great experiences yet there is something very special about BC. My father always acknowledged that the BC people had some extra special charm. I loved the school, atmosphere, and people.
As far as change, I can't think of anything.
As far as change, I can't think of anything.