Boston College — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

15.7%

Acceptance Rate

9,865

Undergrads

$39,866

Net Price / Year

91.0%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Boston College

Boston College is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Chestnut Hill, MA. The school enrolls approximately 15,432 students. With an acceptance rate of 15.7%, it is moderately selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 15,432

Men 7,082

Women 8,350

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 12.7%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 96%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

New England Commission of Higher Education New England Commission of Higher Education New England Commission of Higher Education American Psychological Association,... Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Accreditation Commission for...

Admissions Data

15.7%

Acceptance Rate

35,037

Applications

2,501

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

710

760

SAT Math

730

780

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	35,037	5,755	2,501	16.4%
2022	40,494	6,748	2,335	16.7%
2020	29,382	7,752	2,408	26.4%
2018	31,084	8,669	2,327	27.9%
2016	28,956	9,017	2,359	31.1%

Costs & Financial Aid

$39,866

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

12.7%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

91.0%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Finance and Financial Management Services.	344	N/A	N/A
Economics.	316	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	271	N/A	N/A
Law.	247	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	217	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	213	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	212	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	172	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	142	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	142	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	130	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	127	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	118	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	109	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	109	N/A	N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.	105	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	100	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	94	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	86	N/A	N/A
Information Science/Studies.	85	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	82	N/A	N/A
International/Global Studies.	81	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	78	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	78	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	77	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	71	N/A	N/A
Applied Mathematics.	70	N/A	N/A
History.	62	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	55	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	48	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	47	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	45	N/A	N/A
Economics.	45	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	43	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	41	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.	34	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	32	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	31	N/A	N/A
Applied Mathematics.	31	N/A	N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.	30	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	29	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	26	N/A	N/A
Education, Other.	25	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	24	N/A	N/A
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.	21	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	20	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	20	N/A	N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.	16	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	15	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	15	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$136,563,473

Total Athletics Expenses

$136,563,473

Total Athletics Revenue

764

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	131	$38,139,875	$47,231,996	N/A
Basketball	Coed	31	$17,685,985	$10,773,832	N/A
Ice Hockey	Coed	54	$9,357,181	$7,308,338	N/A
Soccer	Coed	63	$4,929,407	$4,929,407	N/A
Baseball	Men	46	$3,999,301	$3,999,301	N/A
Lacrosse	Women	36	$3,708,944	$3,708,944	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	195	$3,605,871	$3,605,871	N/A
Softball	Women	22	$2,414,614	$2,414,614	N/A
Volleyball	Women	20	$2,194,732	$2,194,732	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	25	$2,053,567	$2,053,567	N/A
Tennis	Coed	23	$1,771,929	$1,771,929	N/A
Rowing	Women	63	$1,507,369	$1,507,369	N/A
Golf	Coed	17	$1,371,525	$1,371,525	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	68	$538,418	$538,418	N/A
Skiing	Coed	25	$510,000	$510,000	N/A
Sailing	Coed	30	$427,820	$427,820	N/A
Fencing	Coed	34	$395,307	$395,307	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	111
Fondling	62
Burglary	13
Aggravated Assault	6
Motor Vehicle Theft	6