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Overview
Boston College is a University institution located in Chestnut Hill, MA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3800
United States
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3800
United States
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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African Studies |
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African-american/black Studies |
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American/united States Studies/civilization |
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Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies |
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Russian Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Accounting And Related Services, Other |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other |
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Business/managerial Economics |
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Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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Finance, General |
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Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General |
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Management Information Systems, General |
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Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Operations Management And Supervision |
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Organizational Leadership |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication, General |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Computer Science |
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Information Science/studies |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Education, Other |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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Secondary Education And Teaching |
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Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering, Other |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Italian Language And Literature |
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Linguistics |
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Russian Language And Literature |
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Slavic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
International/globalization Studies |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Natural Sciences |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Environmental Studies |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Islamic Studies |
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Philosophy |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Geophysics And Seismology |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Psychology |
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Developmental And Child Psychology |
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Psychology, General |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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Economics, General |
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Economics, Other |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Social Sciences, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
Theology/theological Studies |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Film/cinema/media Studies |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
40,494
Applied
6,748
Accepted
9,482
Enrolled
Female Admissions
24,459
Females Applied
3,765
Females Accepted
15%
Male Admissions
15,887
Males Applied
2,964
Males Accepted
19%
Applying
80
Application Fee
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
Other requirements: | In addition to 2 Letters of Recommendation from Teachers, BC requires a Counselor Recommendation Form & Mid Year Grade Reports. See |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 1st | April 1st | |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | March 15th | May 20th |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 705 | 760 | ||
SAT Math | 730 | 780 | ||
ACT Composite | 33 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
66,410
Private
Fees
1,920
Full-time student fees
17,270
Room & board
1,250
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
50,323
Avg. Financial Aid Package
50,976
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,461
Avg. Loan Aid
24,659
Avg. Grant Aid
47,465
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
9,482
Total Undergrad students
7%
International Students
75%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 11.2% |
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Black or African American | 4.93% |
White or Caucasian | 58.71% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.12% |
Asian | 11.6% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
Two or more races | 3.34% |
Other | 2.83% |
Gender
Male (46.77%)
Female (53.25%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Women-only housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 81% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Middlemarch Ball and Sporting Events
Homecoming, Middlemarch Ball and Sporting Events
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
UGBC and individual School Senates, Asian Caucus, Appalachia Volunteers, Dance Marathon and 4Boston
UGBC and individual School Senates, Asian Caucus, Appalachia Volunteers, Dance Marathon and 4Boston
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Student Run EMT Program on Campus w/Ambulance
Student Run EMT Program on Campus w/Ambulance
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | Division 1 | ||
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | Division 1 | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | Division 1 | ||
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | Division 1 | ||
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rowing | Division 1 | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | Division 1 | No |
Skiing (downhill) | Division 1 | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | No | No | No |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | ||
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Water Polo | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | Division 1 | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | Division 1 | No | |
Field Hockey | Division 1 | ||
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | Division 1 | ||
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rowing | No | No | No |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | Division 1 | No |
Skiing (downhill) | Division 1 | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | Division 1 | ||
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | ||
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
Water Polo | No | No |
Faculty
1,114
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 847
Part-time - 267
Male - 756
Female - 719
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