Private research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States
Boston College (BC) was founded in 1863 by the Jesuit religious order. BC is organized into nine colleges and schools. The undergraduate division of the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences alone offers more than 100 academic programs.
Among the most popular of BC’s programs are those in economics, in finance, in biological sciences, in speech, communication, and rhetoric, and in political science and government.
Lynch School of Education and Human Development offers one online doctoral and four online master’s degree programs, as well as three online certificate programs.
BC is associated with Nobel Prize laureate for peace, John Hume.
Other distinguished BC-connected individuals include the following:
BC is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) (formerly known as the New England Association of Schools and Colleges [NEASC]).
According to Wikipedia, Boston College is a private, Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Founded in 1863, the university has more than 9,300 full-time undergraduates and nearly 5,000 graduate students. Although Boston College is classified as an R1 research university, it still uses the word "college" in its name to reflect its historical position as a small liberal arts college. Its main campus is a historic district and features some of the earliest examples of collegiate gothic architecture in North America.
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29,382 | 26% | 92% | 1420 | 32 |
| Tuition (in-state) | Fees (in-state) |
|---|---|
| $59,050 | $1,152 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $6,353 |
| 30K - 48K | $8,951 |
| 48K - 75K | $17,113 |
| 75K - 110K | $22,285 |
| 110K+ | $49,115 |
If you graduate from Boston College, then you can expect to earn an average of $92,500 per year. You also have a 92% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 12,879 | 9,849 | 3,030 |
Boston College is located at 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill MA 02467
Boston College has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
Boston College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Boston College's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Religious Studies, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Boston College's most famous alumni:
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