Boston College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #286 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #127 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #112 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #3 of 24 | In Boston |
| #56 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top100 | For 18 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 16%
- Undergraduates
- 10,083
- Graduates
- 5,197
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- bc.edu
Boston College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Boston College has an acceptance rate of 16% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 16% | 17% | 14% |
| Applicants | 36,069 | 14,358 | 21,711 |
| Admissions | 5,645 | 2,510 | 3,135 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,335 | 1,056 | 1,279 |
1,956 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
768 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
662 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1430
or below
75% of them
had 1540
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Boston College are 1430-1540 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
379 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Boston College are 33-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8609 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1847 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 1491 (10%) |
| Asian | 1444 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 836 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 517 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 514 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Boston College is $32,590 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $5,851 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $7,655 |
| $48-75K | $12,554 |
| $75-110K | $23,325 |
| $110K+ | $56,247 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $66,410 | $35,784 |
| Tuition in-state | $66,410 | $35,784 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $66,410 | $35,784 |
| Fee in-district | $1,270 | $116 |
| Fee in-state | $1,270 | $116 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,270 | $116 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 7,607 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,475 |
| Room charge | $10,470 |
| Meal charge | $8,005 |
Boston College majors
Boston College has granted 2,297 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 1,660 master's across 47 programs, and 405 doctorate degrees across 25 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Boston College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 274 | 89 | 14 |
| Social Work | 307 | 4 | |
| Finance, General | 207 | 58 | 3 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | 255 | |
| Law | 244 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 219 | 2 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 115 | 61 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 144 | ||
| Computer Science | 136 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 130 | ||
| Accounting | 77 | 42 | 3 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 95 | 8 | 8 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 102 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 70 | 25 | |
| Psychology, General | 94 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 77 | 15 | |
| Neuroscience | 82 | 4 | 4 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 84 | 4 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 71 | 9 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 74 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 71 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 68 | ||
| History, General | 49 | 14 | 5 |
| Philosophy | 34 | 29 | 5 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 59 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 52 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 52 | ||
| Sociology, General | 38 | 7 | 4 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 44 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 37 | 6 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 42 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 40 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 21 | 3 | 15 |
| Mathematics, General | 32 | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies | 34 | ||
| Biochemistry | 30 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 28 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 27 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 19 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | 10 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 16 | ||
| Economics, General | 15 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 14 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 13 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 11 | ||
| International and Comparative Education | 11 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 10 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 9 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 9 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 | 1 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 6 | ||
| Education, General | 6 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 6 | ||
| Nursing Science | 6 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 3 | |
| German Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Linguistics | 2 | 1 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3 | ||
| Religious Education | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Islamic Studies | 2 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 2 | ||
| Social Psychology | 2 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Education, Other | 1 | ||
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 1 | ||
| Geophysics and Seismology | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,297 | 1,660 | 405 |
Boston College has a graduation rate of 91%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 89% | 93% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Boston College is a world-class research university with 43,771 scientific papers published and 1,488,456 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Physics, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 395 | 2323 |
| 1993 | 368 | 2515 |
| 1994 | 424 | 2941 |
| 1995 | 457 | 3181 |
| 1996 | 566 | 3930 |
| 1997 | 618 | 4357 |
| 1998 | 583 | 5273 |
| 1999 | 675 | 6128 |
| 2000 | 687 | 8119 |
| 2001 | 756 | 9220 |
| 2002 | 833 | 11674 |
| 2003 | 803 | 14498 |
| 2004 | 852 | 16309 |
| 2005 | 983 | 19306 |
| 2006 | 952 | 22529 |
| 2007 | 1071 | 26087 |
| 2008 | 1050 | 30886 |
| 2009 | 1174 | 35894 |
| 2010 | 1162 | 40964 |
| 2011 | 1441 | 49092 |
| 2012 | 1476 | 55213 |
| 2013 | 1493 | 60064 |
| 2014 | 1493 | 67936 |
| 2015 | 1639 | 70985 |
| 2016 | 1576 | 72954 |
| 2017 | 1569 | 76851 |
| 2018 | 1613 | 82832 |
| 2019 | 1661 | 92086 |
| 2020 | 1918 | 105290 |
| 2021 | 1738 | 114702 |
| 2022 | 1786 | 109038 |
| 2023 | 1878 | 114870 |
| 2024 | 1508 | 111369 |
Boston College alumni
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Amy Poehler
- Enrolled in Boston College
- In 1993 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in communication studies
- Occupations
- writerscreenwritertelevision directoractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Amy Poehler is an American actress and comedian. After studying improv at Chicago's Second City and ImprovOlympic in the early 1990s, Poehler joined the improvisational-comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade in 1995. The group moved to New York City in 1996, where their act became a half-hour sketch-comedy series on Comedy Central in 1998. Along with other members of the comedy group, Poehler is a founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
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Leonard Nimoy
- Occupations
- poetscreenwritertelevision actoractorphotographer
- Biography
-
Leonard Simon Nimoy was an American actor and director, famed for playing Spock in the Star Trek franchise for almost 50 years. This includes originating Spock in the original Star Trek series in 1966, then Star Trek: The Animated Series, the first six Star Trek films, Star Trek: The Next Generation, the 2009 Star Trek film, and Star Trek Into Darkness. Nimoy also directed films, including Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), and Three Men and a Baby (1987), and his career included roles in music videos and video games. In addition to acting and filmmaking, Nimoy was a photographer, author, singer, and songwriter.
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John Kerry
- Enrolled in Boston College
- Studied in 1976
- Occupations
- aircraft pilotpoliticianclimate activistpeace activistnaval officer
- Biography
-
John Forbes Kerry is an American attorney, politician, and diplomat who served as the 68th United States secretary of state from 2013 to 2017 in the administration of Barack Obama. A member of the Forbes family and of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from 1985 to 2013 and later served as the first U.S. special presidential envoy for climate from 2021 to 2024. Kerry was the Democratic nominee for president of the United States in the 2004 election, losing to then-incumbent president George W. Bush.
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Chris O'Donnell
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actortelevision directortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Christopher Eugene O'Donnell is an American actor who performs in film and television.
General info
| Alternative names | BC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1863 |
| Motto | Ever to Excel |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 3,965 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 140 Commonwealth Avenue Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 676,000 |
| Phone | 6175528000 |