Boston College

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Private research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States

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About Boston College

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. In accordance with its Jesuit heritage, the university offers a liberal arts curriculum with a distinct emphasis on formative education and service to others.

Boston College's Online Degrees

Graduate Certificate in Social Justice Leadership
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Graduate Certificate in Educational Policy Development
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MeD in Educational Leadership And Policy
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MeD in Global Perspectives: Teaching, Curriculum And Learning Environments
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MA in International Higher Education
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate of Active Participation in Adult Faith Formation
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Certificate of Active Participation in Basic Catechesis
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Certificate of Active Participation in Continuing Education
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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EdD in Higher Education
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MeD in Jesuit Education In A Global World
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate of Active Participation in Liturgy
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Certificate of Active Participation in New Testament
  • Required Credits: None Reported
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Certificate of Active Participation in Spirituality
  • Required Credits: None Reported
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Boston College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
39,84619%91%141532

How Much Does Boston College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$61,706
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$10,212
30K - 48K$7,075
48K - 75K$17,098
75K - 110K$23,632
110K+$50,368

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Boston College Graduates Make?

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.

Boston College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
12,5719,9512,620

Where is Boston College?

Boston College is located at 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill MA 02467

How Safe is Boston College?

Boston College has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Boston College Known For?

Boston College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Boston College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Boston College's Most Influential Alumni?

Boston College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Boston College's most famous alumni:

Robert Gallo
Robert Gallo
An American biomedical researcher.
Ernest Moniz
A 13th United States Secretary of Energy.
Mark Wrathall
Mark Wrathall
An American philosopher.
J. Arch Getty
An American historian.
R. Nicholas Burns
R. Nicholas Burns
An American diplomat and academic.
Richard Cushing
Richard Cushing
An American Catholic cardinal.
David H. Barlow
David H. Barlow
An American psychologist.
Richard Swedberg
Richard Swedberg
A Swedish sociologist.
John Charles Daly
John Charles Daly
An American journalist and game show host.
Greg Boyle
Greg Boyle
An American Jesuit.
Julianne Malveaux
Julianne Malveaux
An American journalist, economist, author, commentator.
John Courtney Murray
John Courtney Murray
An American theologian.

Who Are Boston College's Most Influential Faculty?

Boston College's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Nursing, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Boston College's most famous alumni:

Peter Kreeft
Peter Kreeft
An American philosopher.
John Sallis
An American philosopher.
Alan Wolfe
An American political scientist.
Richard Kearney
An Irish philosopher.
William J. Richardson
An American philosopher.
Janet L. Kolodner
An American cognitive scientist.
Frederick G. Lawrence
Frederick G. Lawrence
An American philosopher and theologian.
Walter Dean Burnham
An American political scientist.
James A. Russell
A Psychologist.
Philip J. Landrigan
Philip J. Landrigan
An American epidemiologist.
Paul Mariani
An American writer and academic.
Daniel J. Harrington
An American theologian and New Testament scholar .

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