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Boston College

Private nonprofit, 4-year

140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

(617) 552-8000

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Quick Facts

9,865

Total Enrollment

16%

Acceptance Rate

91%

Graduation Rate

$85,717

Median Earnings (6yr)

$67,680

In-State Tuition

$39,866

Avg Net Price

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1501

Avg SAT Score

About Boston College

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size 10,000 - 19,999

Location

Address 140 Commonwealth Avenue
City Chestnut Hill, MA
ZIP Code 02467
County Middlesex County

President/Chief Administrator: William P. Leahy, S.J. (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 23%
Social Sciences 19%
Biology 14%
Psychology 10%
Computer Science 7%
Communication 6%
Health Professions 5%
English 3%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 9,865

Student Demographics

Male 47%
Female 53%
White 58%
Black 5%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 11%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 710 730 760
SAT Math 720 760 780
ACT Composite 33 34 34

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $67,680
Out-of-State Tuition $67,680

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 13%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $5,851
$30,001 - $48,000 $7,655
$48,001 - $75,000 $12,554
$75,001 - $110,000 $23,325
$110,001+ $56,247

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$85,717

6 Years After

$89,620

8 Years After

$103,937

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $58,151  |  75th percentile: $114,283

Earnings by Family Income Background

$85,134

Low Income

$79,651

Middle Income

$87,287

High Income

Student Outcomes

95%

Full-Time Retention

91%

Graduation Rate