Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA • private • CSS Profile • DI | ACC | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 10,548 • Total: 16,561
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA
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Website
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
āœ“ 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
90.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
88.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
95.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$87,085
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $66,410
Room & Board
$18,475
Books & Supplies
$2,200
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $5,851
$30,001-48,000 $7,655
$48,001-75,000 $12,554
$75,001-110,000 $23,325
$110,001+ $56,247
Students Receiving Pell Grants
45%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$32,590

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
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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