Admission

We’re educating men and women who shape the world with vision, justice, and charity. Be part of a new generation of independent thinkers and change-makers addressing the challenges of contemporary life.

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Choosing BC

We’re dedicated to the formation of the whole person—to your academic, personal, spiritual, and social growth. Our Core Curriculum broadens your intellectual horizons while shaping your character. Learn more about the BC difference.

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We make the process as smooth as possible and ensure that your completed application receives careful, thoughtful, and deliberate attention from our admission committee.

Affordability

We’re committed to ensuring that all admitted students—no matter their socioeconomic backgrounds—can succeed at BC. We're one of just 19 private U.S. universities that are need-blind and meet the full demonstrated need of all accepted students.

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Affordability

A snapshot of the class

31,123

Total applicants

2017-2018

31%

AHANA students

27%

Acceptance rate

2017-2018

“We seek students who are bright, curious, passionate, and engaged. As a Jesuit university, Boston College emphasizes liberal arts education, character development, and the cultivation of leaders. Our mission is to graduate men and women who know how to think, make decisions, communicate, and act with integrity.”

John Mahoney, Dean of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid

The BC Difference

Research

Discover answers to society’s most pressing questions while collaborating with acclaimed professors and your peers across disciplines. As an undergraduate, you can lead research projects and gain practical experience in your fields of interests.
Study Abroad

We encourage all students to explore a variety of options that allow them to see the world while learning more about themselves and disciplines: Spend a semester, year, or summer studying abroad, or travel while researching, volunteering, or interning.
Careers & Internships

How do you discover and pursue a meaningful calling? What most sparks your interest? Our Career Center is dedicated to helping you answer these questions and guiding you toward purposeful opportunities.
Housing & Dining

BC is renowned for its sense of community that emanates across campus. Choose from 29 residence halls and 13 dining locations, offering a variety of experiences and healthy options. In fact, 85% of undergraduates live on campus.
Academics

Select from nearly 60 majors to find your focus while learning to think across disciplines. Our dynamic, rigorous approach to liberal arts education features our Core Curriculum and prepares you to thrive in a range of rewarding careers.
Get Involved

Make a difference, meet new friends, and learn new skills—on campus, in local communities, and around the world. With more than 273 student-run organizations, you have plenty of options to stay engaged.

What Do Students Say?

The best way to learn about the BC difference? Meet our students and hear it directly from them.

Experience Our Campus

Explore our magnificent campus, noted for its Collegiate Gothic architecture, award-winning Stokes Hall, and Bapst Library, consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful college libraries in the country.

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