Boston College
Private nonprofit, 4-year
140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Quick Facts
9,865
Total Enrollment
16%
Acceptance Rate
91%
Graduation Rate
$85,717
Median Earnings (6yr)
$67,680
In-State Tuition
$39,866
Avg Net Price
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1501
Avg SAT Score
About Boston College
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 140 Commonwealth Avenue |
| City | Chestnut Hill, MA |
| ZIP Code | 02467 |
| County | Middlesex County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: William P. Leahy, S.J. (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 9,865 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 47% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 58.3% |
| Black | 5.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.6% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.8% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 2.4% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 2.0% |
| Part-Time Students | 1.7% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 710 | 730 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 720 | 760 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 34 | 34 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$67,680
In-State Tuition
$67,680
Out-of-State Tuition
$83,683
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,866
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 13% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 32% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 13% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $19,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $17,962 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $19,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 91% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $5,851 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $7,655 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,554 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,325 |
| $110,001+ | $56,247 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$85,717
6 Years After
$89,620
8 Years After
$103,937
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $58,151 | 75th percentile: $114,283
Earnings by Family Income Background
$85,134
Low Income
$79,651
Middle Income
$87,287
High Income
Student Outcomes
95%
Full-Time Retention
91%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$17,441
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$26,033
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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