Boston College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	7,602
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	19%
Students retention rate	95%
On-time graduation rate	91%

Located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, Boston College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Boston College is 19%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Boston College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Boston College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Boston College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

19%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$61,706

Cost of attendance at Boston College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$61,706

Cost of attendance at Boston College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 39 of freshman students at Boston College received on average $48,693 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$48,693

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	298	12%	$5,236	$1,560,258
Other Federal Grant	360	15%	$6,464	$2,327,132
State Grant/Scholarships	80	3%	$1,931	$154,479
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	941	39%	$46,470	$43,728,090
Total Grant & Scholarships	949	39%	$48,693	$46,209,701

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Boston College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Boston College students is 90.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 91.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 89.6%.

90.8%

asian 88.6% 194 students
African American 84.8% 78 students
white 92.3% 1,337 students
unknown 90.3% 84 students
hispanic 88.1% 192 students
International Students 89.5% 137 students
Mixed Race 85.5% 65 students

Sport Conferences

Football Atlantic Coast Conference
Baseball Atlantic Coast Conference
Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Boston College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Boston College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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