BOSTON COLLEGE

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Boston College

School Overview

Boston College has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Chestnut Hill, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

140 Commonwealth Ave
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Main Phone: (617) 552-8000
Web Site: www.bc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 12,629 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 1,150 male students and 1,165 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 49.7% of the student body, while females made up 50.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (5)%, and Asian (7)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 32.4% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 600. One quarter of students scored at least 690.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 620 or higher. One fourth of students scored 700 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

Area Studies

Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

Nursing

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

Theology And Religious Vocations

School Accreditation

Boston College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Boston College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Technical and Career Institutions (NEASCTC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Boston College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Big East Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, 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:	$ 36,502
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 29,512
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 36,502

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.

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