Boston College (BC)

(Chestnut Hill, MA)

Boston College, founded in 1863, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts institution. Programs are offered through the Schools of Education and Nursing; the College of Arts and Sciences; and the Carroll School of Management. Its 240-acre campus is located in Chestnut Hill, overlooking the city of Boston.

Admissions

30.1%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.65
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1880–2150 SAT Total
  • 610–700 SAT Reading
  • 640–730 SAT Math
  • 630–720 SAT Writing
  • 29–32 ACT Composite
  • 29–34 ACT English
  • 28–33 ACT Math
  • 8–10 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$52,870
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $39,130
  • $39,130
  • $12,990
  • $750

Will I Like It

10,656
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • City
  • Catholic
  • 52% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Ministry, Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Area & Cultural Studies, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Culture, Catholic Ministry, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 2467
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