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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Highly Selective • 16% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Boston College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Chestnut Hill, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 16%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
10.1K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
16% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading710 - 760
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math730 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite33 - 35
1typical 50% range36
16%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Social Sciences22% of degrees
Biological Sciences13% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $190,940
Earnings 5yr: $175,793
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $174,350
Earnings 5yr: $146,147
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $152,252
Earnings 5yr: $177,630
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,547
Earnings 5yr: $182,242
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $147,746
Earnings 5yr: $135,373
Debt: $18,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,204
Earnings 5yr: $155,305
Debt: $19,000
Telecommunications Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,796
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,903
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,000
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,090
Earnings 5yr: $132,170
Debt: $17,500
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,475
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,582
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,461
Earnings 5yr: $122,243
Debt: $18,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,144
Earnings 5yr: $94,664
Debt: $17,873
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,337
Earnings 5yr: $112,774
Debt: $18,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,957
Earnings 5yr: $110,260
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,616
Earnings 5yr: $129,343
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,072
Earnings 5yr: $113,093
Debt: $18,025
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,353
Earnings 5yr: $113,453
Debt: $18,000
Philosophy.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,519
Earnings 5yr: $56,428
Debt: $18,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,867
Earnings 5yr: $97,435
Debt: $13,250
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,874
Earnings 5yr: $81,227
Debt: $19,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$41,704
In-State Tuition$70,702
Out-of-State Tuition$70,702
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
13%
Pell Grants
30%
Take Loans
91%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$85,717
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$103,937
Completion Signals
91%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
96%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,962
Est. Monthly Payment
$194/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
13%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$132,357
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