School Summary

Boston College


General Information:

Founded in 1863, Boston College is seated on 274 acres located in Middlesex county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 10:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 9 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1000. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

140 Commonwealth Avenue

Chestnut Hill, MA
02467-3800
For more information call: 617 552-8000. This school has a website at https://www.bc.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.commonapp.org


Application Deadline: January
Application Fee: $80
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: In addition to 2 Letters of Recommendation from Teachers, BC requires a Counselor Recommendation Form & Mid Year Grade Reports. See
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $18,916.00 $18,916.00
Fees $1,302.00 $1,302.00
Total $20,218.00 $20,218.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.bc.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Strong competition - More than 50% of all freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 26 on ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 84.14% 89.27%
600-699 14.8% 9.97%
500-599 1.06% 0.76%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 98.94%
24-29 0.8%
18-23 0.26%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 89%
11-25% 7.00%
26-50% 3.00%
Under 50% 1.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Rowing, Sailing, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Crew, Fencing, Field hockey, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Racquetball, Rowing, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Squash, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo, Cross-country running

Badminton, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Field hockey, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 4,445
Female 5,130
Total 9,575


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 6,586
Female 8,108
Total 14,694

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 11%
African American 5%
Hispanic 11%
Native American 0%
White 59%
Other 13%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 99%
At Least 25 Years Old 1%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 25%
Out Of State 75%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 82%
Live Off Campus 18%


Homecoming, Middlemarch Ball, Sporting Events

UGBC and individual School Senates, Asian Caucus, Appalachia Volunteers, Dance Marathon, 4Boston


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0400                                           Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 16.1200                                           Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0601                                           Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 38.0205                                           Islamic Studies
  • 16.0102                                           Linguistics
  • 52.0213                                           Organizational Leadership
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 42.2813                                           Applied Psychology
  • 39.0601                                           Theology/Theological Studies
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 05.0101                                           African Studies
  • 05.0110                                           Russian Studies
  • 05.0102                                           American/United States Studies/Civilization
  • 05.0203                                           Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
  • 05.0201                                           African-American/Black Studies
  • 26.1501                                           Neuroscience
  • 16.0902                                           Italian Language and Literature
  • 16.0402                                           Russian Language and Literature
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 40.0603                                           Geophysics and Seismology
  • 42.2703                                           Developmental and Child Psychology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0603                                           Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.0205                                           Operations Management and Supervision
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 30.1801                                           Natural Sciences
  • 52.0399                                           Accounting and Related Services, Other
  • 52.0299                                           Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • 52.1399                                           Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • 45.0699                                           Economics, Other
  • 13.9999                                           Education, Other
  • 14.9999                                           Engineering, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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