The average unweighted GPA for admitted students is an A/A- in the most rigorous program available.


The admission process at Boston College is holistic. Although we select students based on their academic talents and preparation, we desire to fill a class full of various talents and backgrounds, and seek to understand how students will contribute to the greater BC community.
We review each application with a level of thoroughness and thoughtfulness that reflects the time and effort you have invested in Boston College. In making admission decisions, we consider grades, standardized test scores, what you do outside of school, teachers’ and others’ appraisals, and how you express yourself through writing. There is no specific formula to gain admission - our goal is to enroll a class filled with various types of scholars, learning styles, talents, and personalities.
39,847
Total Applications
7,587
Accepted
19%
Acceptance Rate
2,516
Enrolled
*2021 Annual Census Data
1708 Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
578 Carroll School of Management
131 Lynch School of Education and Human Development
99 Connell School of Nursing
Test Type | Applicant | Admitted | Enrolled |
---|---|---|---|
SAT (Mid 50%) | 1400-1510 | 1460-1540 | 1430-1510 |
ACT (Mid 50%) | 32-34 | 33-35 | 33-34 |
Boston College recognizes that environmental factors may influence how well a student performs on standardized testing, and we consider this context during our evaluation.
The average unweighted GPA for admitted students is an A/A- in the most rigorous program available.
The average unweighted GPA for admitted students is an A/A- in the most rigorous program available.
1,713 high schools represented in BC 2025
51.8% Public
19.7% Catholic/Jesuit
28.1% Private/Independent
45 states represented
45 countries represented
30.96% New England
30.41% Mid-Atlantic
9.02% Midwest
10.69% South/Southwest
10.69% West
0.95% Other US
7.27% International
China
South Korea
United Kingdom
India
Hong Kong*
Brazil
France
Greece
Italy
Japan
* Hong Kong is the Special Administrative Region
of the People's Republic of China
34%
AHANA students
53% | 47%
Female | Male
147
International Students
346
Pell Grant Recipients
261
First-Generation Students
106
QuestBridge Students
The Class of 2025 demonstrates the academic strength as well as geographical and ethnic diversity that have become hallmarks of BC undergraduate enrollment.