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Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA

Acceptance rate

Total applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for the most recent admission cycle.

16.2%acceptance rate
Applied
34,779
Admitted
5,632
Enrolled
2,394

Early decision

Boston College offers binding Early Decision. Applying early can meaningfully change your odds — but ED commits you to enroll if admitted.

Early Decision
Binding · I & II
Early Action
Not offered
Restrictive EA
Not offered

Admit rate by application plan

% admitted
Early Decision33.4%
Regular Decision13.8%

~2.4× higher admit rate applying early.

ED Applications
4,288
ED Admitted
1,434

Standardized tests

Boston College is currently test-optional — you may apply without submitting scores.

SAT Accepted?

ACT Accepted?

Test Optional?

SAT Scores

4001600
25th Percentile
1460
50th Percentile
1500
75th Percentile
1520

ACT Scores

136
25th Percentile
33
50th Percentile
34
75th Percentile
35

Class rank

Where Boston College's enrolled first-years placed in their high school graduating class.

Top tenth of class90%
Top quarter of class96.9%
Top half of class99.1%

Based on the 26.6% of enrolled students who reported a class rank. Boston College does not publish an average GPA.

Admissions factors

How Boston College weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from Boston College's Common Data Set.

$96,048
Tuition & Fees
$73,508
Room & Board
$19,290
Other Expenses
$3,250
Total
$96,048

Private universities charge the same tuition regardless of state residency.

What families actually pay

$0–30k~$4k
$30–48k~$7k
$48–75k~$13k
$75–110k~$20k
$110k+~$60k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid.

% of undergrads with Pell grants12.9%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
35%
Avg. Package
$62,865
Avg. Need Met
100%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Business
Social Sciences
Biological Sciences
Psychology
Computer Science
Communication
Other
Business
29%
Social Sci
18.8%
Bio Sci
10.4%
Psychology
8.5%
CS
6.3%
Comms
5.3%
Other
21.7%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

10:1

Student outcomes

First-years who return96%
Graduate within six years91%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$96k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$19k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

Boston College’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

  • Economics

    331 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$121kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
  • Finance

    209 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$148kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
  • Biology

    185 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$84kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$19k median debt
  • Communication & Media Studies

    172 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$84kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
  • Computer Science

    128 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$143kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
Show all 26 programs
  • Psychology

    127 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$70kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
  • Political Science

    113 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$87kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
  • Neuroscience

    105 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation~$18k median debt
  • Nursing

    95 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$95kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$13k median debt
  • English

    56 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$70kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$19k median debt
  • Environmental Science & Natural Resources

    46 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$83kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$17k median debt
  • History

    44 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$80kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$19k median debt
  • Business Administration & Management

    33 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$123kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
  • Philosophy

    31 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$98kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
  • Mathematics

    28 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$111kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
  • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

    22 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$75kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$19k median debt
  • Fine & Studio Arts

    20 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Chemistry

    19 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation~$19k median debt
  • Education

    9 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Criminal Justice

    6 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Linguistics & Language Studies

    4 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Physics

    3 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Area Studies

    2 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Music

    2 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Earth & Geological Sciences

    1 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Public Health

    1 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24)

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
99%
In Fraternities
N/A
In Sororities
N/A

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Small city
Location
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
3723J
3925F
4631M
5641A
6750M
7660J
8266J
8065A
7358S
6248O
5238N
4229D
Snow a year
49 in
Precipitation a year
44 in
Days at 90°F or above
14
Days below 32°F
92

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, BOSTON LOGAN INTL AP, MA US station, 8.3 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

47.2%
52.8%
Male
4,557
Female
5,097

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

White57.6%
Other13.4%
Hispanic12.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander11.5%
Black5%
Native American<1%
Boston UniversityBoston, MA

Acceptance rate

Total applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for the most recent admission cycle.

12.8%acceptance rate
Applied
76,776
Admitted
9,853
Enrolled
3,449

Early decision

Boston University offers binding Early Decision. Applying early can meaningfully change your odds — but ED commits you to enroll if admitted.

Early Decision
Binding · I & II
Early Action
Not offered
Restrictive EA
Not offered

Admit rate by application plan

% admitted
Early Decision31.3%
Regular Decision11.0%

~2.8× higher admit rate applying early.

ED Applications
6,907
ED Admitted
2,165

Standardized tests

Boston University is currently test-optional — you may apply without submitting scores.

SAT Accepted?

ACT Accepted?

Test Optional?

SAT Scores

4001600
25th Percentile
1420
50th Percentile
1470
75th Percentile
1510

ACT Scores

136
25th Percentile
33
50th Percentile
34
75th Percentile
34

Class rank

Where Boston University's enrolled first-years placed in their high school graduating class.

Top tenth of class86%
Top quarter of class98%
Top half of class100%

Based on the 14% of enrolled students who reported a class rank. Boston University does not publish an average GPA.

Admissions factors

How Boston University weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from Boston University's Common Data Set.

$94,427
Tuition & Fees
$71,372
Room & Board
$19,970
Other Expenses
$3,085
Total
$94,427

Private universities charge the same tuition regardless of state residency.

What families actually pay

$0–30k~$10k
$30–48k~$9k
$48–75k~$12k
$75–110k~$23k
$110k+~$48k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid.

% of undergrads with Pell grants19.2%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
39%
Avg. Package
$70,629
Avg. Need Met
98%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Business
Communications & Journalism
Social Sciences
Biological & Life Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences
Engineering
Psychology
Other
Business
16%
Comms
14%
Social Sci
13%
Bio Sci
12%
Comp Sci
10%
Engineering
9%
Psychology
5%
Other
21%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

10:1

Student outcomes

First-years who return94%
Graduate within six years90%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$84k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$23k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

Boston University’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

  • Business Administration & Management

    713 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$108kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$23k median debt
  • Computer Science

    328 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$137kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$23k median debt
  • Psychology

    313 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$64kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$23k median debt
  • Economics

    237 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$97kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$24k median debt
  • Biology

    169 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$62kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$26k median debt
Show all 28 programs

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24) · ABET

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
99%
In Fraternities
N/A
In Sororities
13%

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Large city
Location
Boston, MA

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
3723J
3925F
4631M
5641A
6750M
7660J
8266J
8065A
7358S
6248O
5238N
4229D
Snow a year
49 in
Precipitation a year
44 in
Days at 90°F or above
14
Days below 32°F
92

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, BOSTON LOGAN INTL AP, MA US station, 5.0 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

41%
59%
Male
7,452
Female
10,837

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

White30.4%
Other30.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander21.4%
Hispanic12.3%
Black5.8%
Native American<1%