Boston College is among the nation’s foremost universities—a leader in the liberal arts, scientific inquiry, and formative education. Grounded in the ideals that inspired our Jesuit founders, we urge students to look inward but always to reach out—to develop their minds and talents to the fullest and use them in the service to others.
16.7%
Acceptance Rate
Class of 2026
Applicants: 40,494
Enrolled: 2,335
34/1482
Average ACT/SAT Score
Class of 2026
25%: 33/1430
75%: 34/1510
9,532
Undergraduate Students
53% Female Students
47% Male Students
At a Glance
Enrollment
Institutional Enrollment
| Category | Students |
|---|---|
| Total Students | 15,106 |
| Undergraduate Students | 9,532 |
| Graduate Students |
5,574 |
| Total Female Students | 7,300 |
| Total Male Students | 6,070 |
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
| Category | Total Undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Nonresident aliens |
701 |
| Hispanic/Latino |
1,073 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic |
411 |
| White, non-Hispanic |
5,570 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 4 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic |
1,048 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 3 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 406 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 316 |
Geographic Distribution
Class of 2026
“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.”
Financial Aid, Tuition, & Fees
Financial Aid
Academic Year 2021–2022
$159,071,660
Awarded in Need-Based Scholarships & Grants
Tuition & Fees
Academic Year 2022–2023
Tuition: $62,950
Required Fees: $1,226
Room & Board (On-Campus): $16,120
Books & Supplies: $1,250
Other Expenses: $1,900 (residents and commuters not living at home), $2,200 (commuters living at home)
“Boston College endeavors to educate a new generation of leaders—men and women who will be capable of shaping the future with vision, justice, and charity—with a sense of calling, with concern for all of the human family.”
Transfer Admission
Fall 2021
| Gender | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 887 | 122 | 43 |
| Women | 986 | 117 | 37 |
Factors of Admission
Relative Importance of Each of the Following Factors
| Factor | Very Important |
Important |
Considered |
Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record |
X | |||
| Class rank |
X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized test scores | X | |||
| Application Essay | X | |||
| Recommendation(s) | X | |||
| Extracurricular activities | X | |||
| Talent/ability | X | |||
| Character/personal qualities | X | |||
| First generation | X | |||
| Geographical residence | X | |||
| State residency | X | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | X | |||
| Racial/ethnic status | X | |||
| Volunteer work | X | |||
| Work experience | X | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | X |
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set initiative is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson’s, and U.S. News & World Report. The combined goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided to all involved in a student’s transition into higher education.
University Strategic Plan
Ever to Excel: Advancing Boston College's Mission
In January 2016 Boston College embarked on the University Strategic Planning Initiative—a new strategic planning effort to identify institutional priorities for the next decade. Called Ever to Excel: Advancing Boston College’s Mission, these directions will shape the University’s priorities over the coming decade.
