Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill.
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Tuition
$67,680
Acceptance
15.65%
Students
15,062
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$67,680
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,680
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,475
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,641
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.5×Graduates earn about 5.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
91%
Freshman Retention
95%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
15.65%
SAT range
1430 - 1540
ACT range
33 - 34
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
15,062
Undergrads
9,865
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
270
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
334
Violent Rate / 1,000
4.46
Property Rate / 1,000
10.7
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Chestnut Hill
Violent Rate / 100k
209
Property Rate / 100k
883
Location
Institution does not report this
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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