Committed to Affordability
We’re dedicated to providing need-based financial assistance and helping students obtain a variety of aid to meet their full, demonstrated financial need.
Financial Support
#18
Best College Values
Kiplinger
$160M+
Need-based scholarship/grant aid awarded
2020-21 academic year
$46,777
Average need-based scholarship/grant
2020-21 academic year
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STICKER PRICE VERSUS ACTUAL COST
While higher education is an expensive investment, our need-based financial aid policies make Boston College more affordable than you might think. This Forbes article highlights the importance of understanding net price before you apply. After reading it, we encourage you to use our net price calculators below to see how affordable a BC education could be for you.
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Graduate Outcomes
Ninety-three percent of graduates from the Boston College Class of 2020 are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in a fellowship or meaningful volunteer experience. That places BC among the top universities nationwide for graduate career placements.
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BC is #3 for graduating Pell recipients
Boston College has the third-best graduation rate in the country for Pell Grant recipients, a significant benchmark for the University’s efforts to enroll first-generation, low-income students who have been historically under-represented in higher education. BC ranks only behind Cal Tech and Princeton in this category, according to data in the recent U.S. New & World Report survey of colleges and universities.
Learn How BC Supports Low-Income Students
(Current charges are subject to change)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition | $62,950 |
| Mandatory Fees for Resident Student (Campus Health Infirmary & Student Activity Fees)* | $1,226 |
Room and Board Newton Campus, Upper Campus |
$16,120 |
| Total Tuition, Fees, Room, and Board | $80,296 |
*Please note that freshmen pay a one-time required charge of $600 for First Year Orientation and their student ID.
**Estimated cost for books and incidental items is $3,150
Estimate your expected family contribution
Quick Cost Estimator
This Quick Cost Calculator tool should only be used for families who have income that is less than $50K, hold no ownership in a business and where the parents are not divorced or separated. All other families should use the Net Price Calculator.
Net Price Calculator
A comprehensive calculator which asks detailed questions and will likely require a student’s and parents’ most recent federal tax returns to accurately complete.
*Upon receiving your estimates using the tools above, we recommend saving a copy for your records.
Types of Aid
Apply for Aid
ED I Priority Deadline
Nov 1
To Submit Financial Aid Documents:
Applicants must submit all financial aid documents using the College Board's IDOC service.
Please go to Applying for Aid to learn more about required financial aid application materials and the process for submitting your documents.
Questions?
ED II Priority Deadline
Jan 3
To Submit Financial Aid Documents:
Applicants must submit all financial aid documents using the College Board's IDOC service.
Please go to Applying for Aid to learn more about required financial aid application materials and the process for submitting your documents.
Questions?
RD Due Date
Feb 1
To Submit Financial Aid Documents:
Applicants must submit all financial aid documents using the College Board's IDOC service.
Please go to Applying for Aid to learn more about required financial aid application materials and the process for submitting your documents.
Questions?
January Due Date
Nov 1
To Submit Financial Aid Documents:
Applicants must submit all financial aid documents using the College Board's IDOC service.
Please go to Applying for Aid to learn more about required financial aid application materials and the process for submitting your documents.
Questions?
Fall Transfer: Due Date
April 1
To Submit Financial Aid Documents:
Applicants must submit all financial aid documents using the College Board's IDOC service.
Please go to Applying for Aid to learn more about required financial aid application materials and the process for submitting your documents.
Questions?
Spring Transfer: Due Date
Nov 1
To Submit Financial Aid Documents:
Applicants must submit all financial aid documents using the College Board's IDOC service.
Please go to Applying for Aid to learn more about required financial aid application materials and the process for submitting your documents.