Boston College
Boston College is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Chestnut Hill, MA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2020 tuition & fees of Boston College is $57,910. 45% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $39,582.
The school has a total enrollment of 14,720 and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $92,500. The salary range after graduation from Boston College varies by field of study and the average salary range $31,600 to $76,500.
Directory Information
| Address | 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 617-552-8000 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Sevices |
| School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
2020 Tuition & Fees and 2021 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2020 tuition and fees of Boston College are $57,910. For graduate programs, its 2020 graduate school tuition and fees are $30,700.
The estimated 2021 tuition & fees are $60,464 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2021 graduate school tuition & fees are $31,936.
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $92,500. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer Science program shows the highest salary with $76,500 after graduating.
| Undergraduate | $57,910 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $30,700 |
source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
| Undergraduate | $60,464 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $31,936 |
The estimation for 2020-2021 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
2020 Key Stats
The Acceptance rate at Boston College is 27% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,420.
The average graduation rate is 94%. Total 14,720 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 27% Acceptance Rate / 24% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,420 SAT / 33 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 94% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| Retention Rate | 95%(full-time), 88% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7.69% (13 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 14,720 (9,927 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $39,582 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $92,500 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $31,600 - $76,500 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
Boston College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
It provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Boston College. The school is religiously affiliated with Roman Catholic. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 7,721. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,418.
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 7,721 |
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