Boston College - Chestnut Hill, MA

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Boston College

School Overview

Boston College has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree. Boston College is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

140 Commonwealth Ave
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Main Phone: 6175528000
Web Site: WWW.BC.EDU

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 14,621 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 1,148 male students and 1,143 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 50.1% of the student body, while females made up 49.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (748)%, Hispanic (1142)%, Asian (940)%, and Native American (56)%.

School Selectivity


In the class starting in 2002, 27.3% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 610. One quarter of students scored at least 710

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 630 or higher. One fourth of students scored 720 or higher.

Degree Levels

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Certificate, Post-Master's
  • Doctor's Degree
  • First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management Communications Computer Education English Language And Literature Health Care History And Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies Law School And Legal Life Sciences Literature And Language Mathematics Performing And Visual Arts Philosophy And Religion Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration And Public Service Theology And Religious Vocations

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Boston College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

  • Atlantic Coast Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general

Special Student Services

Academic Services

  • AP credits
  • Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

  • ROTC
  • Student employment services
  • Career counseling
  • Placement services for graduates
  • On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 48,384.00
In-State, Living With Family:$ 39,424.00
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 48,384.00

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:
  • High-school GPA is required.
  • Secondary school record is required.
  • Standardized test scores are required.
  • Recommendations are required.
  • A college preparatory program is required.
  • The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Recommended (but not required):
  • Secondary school rank is recommended.
  • A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

School data is from the US Dept. of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.