Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA • private • CSS Profile • I | ACC | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 10,548 • Total: 16,561

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA
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Website

bc.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 4,935 (46.8%) • Female: 5,613 (53.2%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	1,143	10.8%
Black/African American	575	5.5%
Hispanic/Latino	1,188	11.3%
White	5,976	56.7%
Two or More Races	394	3.7%
International	972	9.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

15.7%

5,645 admitted from 36,069 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 710-760
Math: 720-780
Total: 1430-1540

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

33-34

Application Types Offered

ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$80

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

ED I:	11/01/2025
ED II:	01/02/2026
RD:	01/02/2026

Special Notes

ED is binding

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

91.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

88.3%

Freshman Retention Rate

95.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

11.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$89,566

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $69,400

Room & Board

$18,916

Books & Supplies

$1,250

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$4,284
$30,001-48,000	$7,304
$48,001-75,000	$13,112
$75,001-110,000	$19,999
$110,001+	$60,308

Students Receiving Pell Grants

45%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$32,590

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

ACC

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (12)

Baseball Basketball Fencing Football (FBS) Golf Ice Hockey Sailing Skiing Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined)

Women's Sports (15)

Basketball Fencing Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Sailing Skiing Soccer

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Common questions about Boston College

What is Boston College's acceptance rate?

Boston College accepts 16% of applicants, from 36,069 applications.

How much does Boston College cost?

Tuition and fees are $69,400. Families earning under $30,000 pay $4,284 on average after aid.

Does Boston College require SAT or ACT scores?

Boston College does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for Boston College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 33 and 34 on the ACT.

What is Boston College's graduation rate?

91% of students graduate within six years.