Boston College is a prestigious Jesuit university founded in 1863. Widely respected for its academics, it enrolls nearly 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 65 countries. Undergrads are required to complete a comprehensive core curriculum with subjects ranging from science to theology. Popular majors include economics, finance, political science and biology. With Boston in BC's backyard, students have a major city to draw on for entertainment, shopping, and internship and job opportunities. There's no Greek life on campus, but students can enjoy BC's many sports, music, and special interest organizations (including improv group My Mother's Fleabag and a Slavic club). BC graduates tend to do well in the job market, with median early career salaries topping $93,000, well above that of schools that enroll similar students, according to Money’s analysis. Notable alumni include actor Amy Poehler and former Secretary of State John Kerry.
Costs
- Est. full price 2022-2023
- $80,800
- % of students who get any grants
- 48%
- Est. price for students who receive aid
- $31,900
- Average price for low-income students
- $10,210
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 27%
- Median SAT/ACT score
- 1420/33
- SAT/ACT required?
- No
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,640
Financial Aid
- % of students with need who get grants
- 90%
- % of need met
- 100%
- % of students who get merit grants
- 2%
- Average merit grant
- $23,680
Student Success
- Graduation rate
- 92%
- Average time to a degree
- 4 years
- Median student debt
- $18,000
- Early career earnings
- $93,020
- % earning more than a high school grad
- 86%
