Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
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?
Sticker price$86,155
Net price (after aid)$39,866
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$5,851
$30k – $48k$7,655
$48k – $75k$12,554
$75k – $110k$23,325
$110k+$56,247
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$103,937
Median debt at graduation$19,000
Est. monthly loan payment$201
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.5×Graduates earn about 5.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants13%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans32%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
91%
Freshman Retention
95%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$104k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$19k below avg
Strong completion rate
91% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$67.7k
Net price
$39.9k
Pell
13%
Median debt
$19k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$104k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (26)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryEnvironmental Science
Social Sciences
PsychologyEconomicsInternational RelationsSociology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentData ScienceArtificial Intelligence
Education
Special Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
16%
SAT range
1430 - 1540
ACT range
33 - 34
Campus & Student Life
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About Boston College
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- Where is Boston College located?
- Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Boston College?
- Boston College is a private university based in MA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Boston College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Boston College is approximately 16%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Boston College?
- Boston College's published in-state tuition is approximately $67,680 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Boston College?
- Boston College reports total enrollment of approximately 15,062 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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