Cost of Attendance—Undergraduate Students

2011-2012 Academic Year

Total Cost of Attendance

 
Freshman and Transfer
Returning—Living On Campus
Returning—Living in Off-Campus Apartment
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,978
$57,079
$51,378

Billed Costs

 
Freshman and Transfer
Returning—Living On Campus
Returning—Living in Off-Campus Apartment
Tuition
$41,480
$41,480
$41,480
Residence Room Rate
$7,600*
$8,151*
 
Board Plan
$4,724
$4,724
 
Health Services Fee
$426
$426
 
Student Activities Fee
$298
$298
$298
Orientation Fee
$420
 
 
Identification Card Fee
$30
 
 
Total Billed Costs:
$54,978
$55,079
$41,778**

Other:

 
Freshman and Transfer
Returning—Living on Campus
Returning—Living in Off-Campus Apartment
Off-Campus Rent, Utilities, and Meals
 
 
$7,600**
Books, Personal, and Miscellaneous Expenses
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
Admission Application Fee
$70
 
 
Enrollment Confirmation Fee (applicable to last semester's tuition)
$500
 
 
Science Laboratory Fee (per semester)
$310
$310
$310
Nursing Laboratory Fee (per semester)
$225
$225
$225

All costs are subject to change. Costs for each upcoming academic year are determined in the spring by the Board of Trustees.

* Approximate cost. Residence room rate varies by residence hall.

** Students living in off-campus apartments pay rent to their landlord and are not billed for room by Boston College. Students may choose to enroll in the meal plan but are not required to do so. The cost of meals (from a meal plan, Eaglebucks, or groceries) is included in the $7,600 budget.