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]).
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.
Source: WikipediaWhat does this school look for?
Annual Applications
29,382
Acceptance
26%
Graduation Rate
92%
Median SAT Score
1420
Median ACT Score
32
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$59,050
Fees (in-state)
$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 |
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$92,500
Employed
92%
What's it like to attend this school?
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
13K
Under-Grads
10K
Graduates
3K
Where will you be attending?
Location
140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill MA 02467
On Campus Crime Rates
Property Crime
9 per 100K
Violent Crime
1 per 100K
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Who are Boston College's Most influential alumni?
Boston College 's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Religious Studies, and Criminal Justice
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