Boston College
#37 National RankTest Flexible📍 Chestnut Hill
Boston College is a private Jesuit university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, with about 15,000 students. Known for its strong programs in business, education, and the humanities, BC blends academic rigor with Jesuit values of service and ethics. The campus features striking Gothic architecture and overlooks the Boston skyline. With a mix of tradition, spirit, and intellectual depth, BC combines the feel of a classic liberal arts college with the resources of a research university.
Admissions Statistics
Regular Decision
Applicants
30,491
Admitted
4,198
Admit Rate
0.1376799711%
Total Enrolled
2,394
Early Decision
Early Applicants
4,288
Early Admitted
1,434
ED Admit Rate
0.3344216418%
Admits from Early
0.2546164773%
of total class
Waitlist
Offered Spot
7,444
Accepted Spot
4,139
Admitted
352
WL Admit Rate
0%
Academic Profile
Class Rank & GPA
Average GPA
N/A
Top 10% of Class
0.9%
Top 25% of Class
0.969%
Top 50% of Class
0.991%
Demographics
Men
1,193
Admit Rate: 0.1985956451%
Women
1,201
Admit Rate: 0.136983651%
Non-International
92.8%
International
7.2%
Admission Factors
Selection Criteria
Rigor of School RecordNot Considered
Class RankConsidered
Academic GPANot Considered
Standardized TestsConsidered
Application EssayConsidered
RecommendationConsidered
ExtracurricularsConsidered
Talent/AbilityConsidered
Character/PersonalConsidered
InterviewN/A
First GenerationImportant
Cost & Outcome
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
$72,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$72,180
Career Earnings
Early Career Pay
$79,100
Mid Career Pay
$142,200
Student Body
Undergrads
9,856
Total Students
13,467