Boston College

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Boston College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Chestnut Hill, MA. It is a R1 university with very high research activities. Boston College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education .

16% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 35,037 applied, 5,755 accepted, and 2,501 enrolled in BC. 1,240 men and 1,261 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,500 SAT, 34 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,500 and ACT score is 34. The SAT score of 1500 is very competitive, 98 to 99 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1440 1500 1540 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 710 740 760 Math 730 760 780 ACT Score Composite 33 34 35 Math 30 32 34 English 34 35 35 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $70,702 for undergraduate programs and $37,520 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 4.47% compared to last year at Boston College. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

4,458 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $46,502. For freshmen, 1,290 students (55%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $51,099. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 15,432 students enrolled BC in 2025. By gender, 7,082 men and 8,350 women students are enrolled. There are 10,314 undergraduate and 5,118 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

154 Major Programs

2 programs through online 91 graduate programs Certificate Programs Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of BC is 91% and the transfer-out rate is 7%. The retention rate is 96% for full-time and 96% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 91% Transfer-out Rate 7% Retention Rate 96% Students to Faculty Ratio 10 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,559 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for BC and the average faculty salary is $163,290. The studetns to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. There are 4,526 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $95,092. Number of Faculties 1,559 Average Faculty Salary $163,290 Number of Staffs 4,526 Average Staff Salary $95,092

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services On-Campus Daycare Libraries See More

Athletics

Boston College is a member of Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). See All Members

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1440	1500	1540
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	710	740	760
Math	730	760	780
ACT Score
Composite	33	34	35
Math	30	32	34
English	34	35	35

Chestnut Hill, MA