Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Questions and Answers
Bryan S.
4 days ago
Is Boston College need-blind or is ability to pay tuition considered for admission?
Breana P.
6 days ago
Does Boston College have a public chart of credits that transfer from IB, CLEP, or AP courses?
Madisyn R.
8 days ago
Do many students attend Boston College's sporting events?
chloe f.
20 days ago
Are their clubs or organizations for student athletes such as student athlete leadership clubs to submit their thoughts and concerns over the athletics at Boston College?
Megan S.
1 month ago
How important is ACT compared to GPA, extracurriculars, and essays for Boston College admissions officers?
Katie R.
1 month ago
What's the difference between Boston College early and regular decision application?
Academic details
1320-1490
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
31-34
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
Selectivity
Selective (28% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
Diversity statistics
56% White
9% Hispanic
8% Asian
4% Black
3% Multiracial
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Common Careers
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Executive Director90k
Software Engineer88k
Associate Attorney85k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)78k
Marketing Manager73k
Operations Manager67k
Social Worker49k
64.5kAvg. Early Career Pay
119.7kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
43%in High-Meaning careers
13%in STEM careers
Financial Aid
Grants per year
- Average grant $41,082
- Average pell grant $4,951
Loans per year
- Average total loans $3,950
- Average federal loans $4,086
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