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Boston College

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  • 140 Commonwealth Ave
    Chestnut Hill , MA 02467
    (617) 552-8000
    WWW.BC.EDU Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Small city
    Enrollment
    11,474
    Full time
    10,588
    Part time
    886
    Men full time
    5,054
    Women full time
    5,534
    Mission Statement

    -

    Boston College More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    Roman Catholic
    Highest degree offered
    Doctoral and First-professional
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    No

    Boston College Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    8%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    6%
    Hispanic
    8%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    66%
    Non-Resident Alien
    2%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    9%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Boston College Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $70
    Applied
    28,850
    Admitted
    7,869
    Enrolled
    2,291
    Admitted %
    27%

    Boston College Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Required
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Recommended

    Boston College Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    92%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    610
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    710
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    630
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    720
    Students submitting ACT
    26%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    28
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    31

  • Boston College Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $35,674
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $35,674
    Books and Supplies
    $650
    On-campus room and board
    $11,060
    Off-campus room and board
    $7,700

    Boston College Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    71%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    11% , $4,407 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    45% , $21,761 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    51% , $3,400 on average

  • Boston College Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 0 0 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Biochemistry 31 0 0
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 155 6 7
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Accounting 77 76 0
    Accounting and Related Services, Other 0 0 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 11 221 0
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 33 0 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 0 61 0
    Finance, General 270 72 5
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 6 0 0
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 105 0 0
    Operations Management and Supervision 4 0 0
    Organizational Behavior Studies 0 3 1
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 236 0 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Computer Science 13 0 0
    Information Science/Studies 6 0 0
    Education Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Biology Teacher Education 0 2 0
    Chemistry Teacher Education 0 3 0
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 24 0
    Curriculum and Instruction 0 37 12
    Education, Other 0 0 0
    Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 0 0 4
    Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other 0 2 4
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 10 7
    Elementary Education and Teaching 56 29 0
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0 23 0
    French Language Teacher Education 0 1 0
    Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 0 30 10
    History Teacher Education 0 20 0
    Mathematics Teacher Education 0 5 0
    Multicultural Education 0 0 0
    Physics Teacher Education 0 1 0
    Reading Teacher Education 0 6 0
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0 1 0
    Secondary Education and Teaching 29 0 0
    Special Education and Teaching, Other 0 54 0
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0 8 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master Doctorate
    English Language and Literature, General 188 38 4
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
    French Language and Literature 5 3 0
    German Language and Literature 2 0 0
    Italian Language and Literature 2 5 0
    Latin Language and Literature 0 1 0
    Linguistics 10 1 0
    Russian Language and Literature 0 0 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 6 7 2
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 0 10 0
    Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 0 12 0
    Nurse Anesthetist 0 10 0
    Nursing Science 0 0 7
    Nursing, Other 0 12 0
    Nursing/Registered Nurse 97 0 0
    Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 0 7 0
    Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 0 1 0
    History Bachelor Master Doctorate
    History, General 153 19 6
    Legal Professions and Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Law 0 0 0
    Legal Professions and Studies, Other 0 5 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Mathematics, General 34 6 0
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    International/Global Studies 36 0 0
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0 0 0
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Environmental Science 10 0 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Islamic Studies 0 0 0
    Philosophy 47 32 7
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Chemistry, General 16 7 16
    Geology/Earth Science, General 3 4 0
    Geophysics and Seismology 1 2 0
    Physics, General 11 2 9
    Psychology Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Community Psychology 104 0 0
    Counseling Psychology 0 55 4
    Educational Psychology 0 13 4
    Psychology, General 114 4 3
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Social Work 0 215 8
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Economics, General 148 16 11
    Political Science and Government, General 150 10 6
    Social Sciences, Other 6 0 0
    Sociology 56 6 7
    Theology and Religious Vocations Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Pastoral Studies/Counseling 0 37 0
    Religious Education 0 0 5
    Theology/Theological Studies 20 13 8
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 14 0 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 20 0 0
    Film/Cinema Studies 8 0 0
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 4 0 0
    Music, General 11 0 0

  • Boston College Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    Nov 1st
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    Dec 25th
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Feb 1st
    Regular application deadline
    Jan 1st
    Fall application deadline
    Jan 1st
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Jan 1st
    SAT Subject score report due
    Jan 1st
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    Mar 15th
    Transfer application closing date
    Apr 1st
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    Apr 15th
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1st
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    within 2 week(s) of notification
    Deadline for housing deposit
    May 1st

  • Boston College Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    -
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.bc.edu/about/tour.html
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    Boston College Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    -
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    Boston College Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    Yes
    Navy
    Yes
    Air Force
    Yes

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Boston College Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

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Boston College Advanced Study Grants - R R
ACC/IAC Award - R
American Bar Foundation - R R
Asian American Scholarship - R
Auschwitz Jewish Center - R
Beckman Scholarship - R
Boston College Undergraduate Research Fellowships - R
De Karman Scholarship - R
Freeman-ASIA Scholarship - R
Galbraith Scholars Program - R
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Student Reviews of Boston College

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based on 6 reviews

  • Andrea from Lake Forest, CA

    If you are a student looking for a school that has it all, look no further. BC has an inviting atmosphere with a friendly, considerate, well-rounded student body, and of course top rate academics. While BC is a Jesuit university, it is not necessary… more read full review

    If you are a student looking for a school that has it all, look no further. BC has an inviting atmosphere with a friendly, considerate, well-rounded student body, and of course top rate academics. While BC is a Jesuit university, it is not necessary to be Catholic to attend. In fact, BC is very aware that is important to have a diverse student body, and it welcomes students of all backgrounds. Apart from the core philosophy and theology courses there are no compulsory religious requirements once on campus, and it is possible to be unaware of the schools religious affiliation. On the other hand, students looking for a religious culture will not be disappointed. Campus ministry is very active and has a number or resources waiting to be tapped in to. Sports fans will not be disappointed with the variety of NCAA division I sports such as football, hockey, and basketball. Another note of interest is that BC has no Greek life. Nevertheless, students have a “work hard, play hard” mentality. Weekends are always bustling and there is never a loss for fun on campus or in Boston. Academically, BC offers a variety of majors and is well known for nursing, education, and business. Science and pre-medical classes are also very desired, as well as political science, English, and communications. Regardless of majors, however, BC students walk away with a fantastic liberal arts education. read full review

  • Brendan from Clarksburg, NJ

    Boston Col. has a fantastic student life. It's close to Boston, but not too close, bridging the gap between a quiet, suburban neighborhood and the city's energy. Transportation is inexpensive and efficient, granting students access to the city's… more read full review

    Boston College has a fantastic student life. It's close to Boston, but not too close, bridging the gap between a quiet, suburban neighborhood and the city's energy. Transportation is inexpensive and efficient, granting students access to the city's museums, internship opportunities, and happening night-life. But leaving the campus is not necessary to relax and have fun. Dorms are spacious, clean, and are all within close proximity of a dining hall, which are open until 2 a.m. on weekends. The food is superb and most students have ample resources on their meal plan to dig in or pig out. Football, basketball, and hockey games are a blast to watch (especially when BC beats Notre Dame). NCAA Division I athletics, club and intramural sports, hundreds of student clubs and activities, plays, concerts, and visiting lectures are all great ways to stay involved. While the university does not allow fraternities or sororities, there is still an active party atmosphere for upperclassmen of the legal drinking age. With all the extracurricular activities and welcoming student body, there is little pressure or need to drink. The university's Jesuit heritage makes it an attractive campus for Catholic students, but the religious persuasion is not at all in-your-face, leaving plenty of space for the religious beliefs of every student. read full review

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