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Boston College

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Overview

Boston College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1863, Boston College (BC) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. BC provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 163-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 10-19%. It is considered an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. BC also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Boston College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Boston College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Boston College' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Boston College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym BC
Founded 1863
Motto Ever to Excel
Colours Maroon and gold
Mascot Baldwin the Eagle

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Location

Address 140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill
02467-3809 Massachusetts
United States
Boston College's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Boston College Phone Number (617) 552 8000
Boston College Fax Number (617) 552 8828
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Boston College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1935


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Boston College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association of Theological Schools, Commission on Accrediting
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council
  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Boston College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Boston College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Boston College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Boston College's academic range and degree level offering.



Boston College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

Boston College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Boston College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Boston College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Boston College.



Boston College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro)
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Boston College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Boston College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Boston College Admission Info


Boston College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Boston College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Boston College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Boston College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Boston College's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is considered but not required

Source: IPDES


Boston College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Boston College has more than 1500 international students.


Boston College's Admission Office Admission Office

140 Commonwealth Avenue, Devlin Hall 208
Chestnut Hill 02467-3809
(617) 552 3100
800 360 2522

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Boston College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Boston College Size and Profile


Boston College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Boston College has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Boston College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Boston College's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


Boston College's Control Type Control Type

Boston College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Boston College's Entity Type Entity Type

Boston College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Boston College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Boston College's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Boston College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Boston College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Boston College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Boston College is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Jesuit - www.jesuit.org



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Facilities and Services

Boston College Facilities


Boston College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Boston College's Library
Boston College's library has 7 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,495,059 physical volumes, 299,590 physical media, 68,534 digital/electronic media and 923 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 184 full-time employees, including 93 librarians. Boston College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Boston College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Boston College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 7,602 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Boston College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Boston College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Boston College Services


Boston College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Boston College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Boston College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Boston College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Boston College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Boston College Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Boston College consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Boston College
  • Carroll School of Management
  • Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
  • Connell School of Nursing
  • Lynch School of Education
  • Woods College of Advancing Studies
  • School of Social Work
  • School of Theology and Ministry
  • Law School

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Memberships and Affiliations

Boston College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Boston College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston College public or private?

Boston College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Boston College profit or non-profit?

Boston College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Boston College in terms of enrollment?

Boston College has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Boston College in terms of academic staff?

Boston College's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.

Is Boston College a coeducational institution?

Boston College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Boston College use?

Boston College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Boston College affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic. Jesuit - www.jesuit.org

Does Boston College admit international students?

Yes. Boston College has more than 1500 international students.

What is Boston College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Boston College's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Boston College BC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). International students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Boston College BC located?

Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States. Address: 140 Commonwealth Avenue.

Is Boston College BC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Boston College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (since 1935).

Does Boston College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Boston College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Boston College have a university library?

Yes Boston College's library has 7 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,495,059 physical volumes, 299,590 physical media, 68,534 digital/electronic media and 923 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 184 full-time employees, including 93 librarians. Boston College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Boston College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Boston College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 7,602 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Boston College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Boston College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Boston College offer career services?

Yes

Does Boston College offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Boston College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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