Boston College
Boston College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Chestnut Hill, MA. It enrolls about 15,280 students and admits roughly 16% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Enrollment | 15,280 |
| Acceptance rate | 16% |
| Applicants / admitted | 36,069 / 5,645 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $67,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $67,680 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 91% |
| Transfer-out rate | 7% |
| Full-time retention rate | 95% |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 710–760 |
| ACT middle 50% | 33–34 |
| Website | www.bc.edu/ |
| Phone | 6175528000 |
Admissions
About 36,069 students applied and 5,645 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,335 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $67,680 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 2,409 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 91% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Boston College is in Chestnut Hill, MA, Middlesex County. Its coordinates are 42.3362, -71.1692.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Boston College?
About 16% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 36,069 applicants.
How much does Boston College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $67,680 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Boston College?
About 15,280 students are enrolled.