Boston College is a private, religious institution in the suburb of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. BC was founded in 1863. The college enrolls around 15,046 students per year, including 9,532 undergraduates.
It is very difficult to get into BC. The acceptance rate at BC is 19%. In 2022, 7,587 out of 39,846 total applicants were accepted.
Boston College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 19% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 39% |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Test Optional | Yes |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 30% |
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Boston College is locatedin the town of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, in the city of Boston.
If you would like to see BC for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Massachusetts Turnpike to Chestnut Hill, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Boston College and Chestnut Hill are like without leaving home.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to BC is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to BC is Mar 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
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33 to 34
33 and Less
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Tuition & Fees
$79,268
In State$79,268
Out-of-StateWondering what life at BC is like? There are approximately 15,046 students enrolled at BC, including 9,532 undergraduate students and 5,514 graduate students. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 26% percent are from MA and 74% percent of students are from other states.
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Part Time26%
In State74%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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