Boston College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$69,400
4.5% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$32,519
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
16.4%
35,037 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
15,432
88.7% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
90.8%
2,110 Graduates

About

Boston College is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Boston College were General Finance (426 degrees awarded), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (355 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (186 degrees).

In 2024, 5,259 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Boston College. 55.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,041 degrees), 6.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (473 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Boston College is $69,400, which is $37,548 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Boston College is $69,400, which is $37,548 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,519.

In 2024, 45% of undergraduate students attending Boston College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$69,400
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Boston College was $69,400. The cost of tuition at Boston College is $37,548 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

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Average Net Price

$32,519
2024 Value
0.218%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Boston College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,519. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Boston College grew by 0.218%.

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Other Student Expenses

$16,558
Room and Board
$1,250
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Boston College was of $16,558 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 18.8% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

45%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
30%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Boston College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Boston College received 35,037 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.86% annual growth. Out of those 35,037 applicants, 5,755 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 16.4% acceptance rate.

There were 15,432 students enrolled at Boston College in 2024. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Boston College has an overall enrollment yield of 43.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

16.4%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
5,755
Accepted Out of 35,037

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Boston College was 16.4% (5,755 admissions from 35,037 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 15.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.86%, while admissions grew by 1.95%.

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SAT Scores

30%
Submission Percentage (2024)
711
Scores Submitted (2024)

30% of enrolled first-time students at Boston College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Boston College had a total enrollment of 15,432 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Boston College is 13,692 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,740. This means that 88.7% of students enrolled at Boston College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Boston College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.3% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.43% Asian, 5.42% Black or African American, 4.32% Two or More Races, 0.0583% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0583% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Boston College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.7%), followed by White Male (26.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.58%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.5%), followed by White Male (19.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.7%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Boston College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,432 students. The full-time enrollment at Boston College is 13,692 and the part-time enrollment is 1,740. This means that 88.7% of students enrolled at Boston College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.1% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

96%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Boston College was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Boston College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    8,539 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    1,685 enrolled students
  3. Asian
    1,456 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Boston College is 55.3% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.43% Asian, 5.42% Black or African American, 4.32% Two or More Races, 0.0583% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0583% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 45.5% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 10% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 603 students (3.91%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 589 more women than men received degrees from Boston College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Boston College is white (3,041 degrees awarded). There were 6.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (473 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Boston College is General Finance (426 degrees awarded), followed by Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (355 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (186 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Boston College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (103 degrees awarded), Legal (353 degrees), and Theology (120 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Boston College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (366,758 people), Other managers (275,461 people), Social workers, all other (199,946 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (136,234 people), and Chief executives & legislators (127,184 people).

The most specialized majors at Boston College in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (103 degrees awarded), Legal (353 degrees), Theology (120 degrees), Social Sciences (703 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (278 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Boston College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Boston College are Philosophy and Religious Studies (103 degrees awarded), Legal (353 degrees), Theology (120 degrees), Social Sciences (703 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (278 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Boston College are Elementary & secondary schools (387,877 people), Legal services (301,686 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (284,762 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (208,315 people), and Computer Systems Design (200,566 people).

The most specialized majors at Boston College are Philosophy and Religious Studies (103 degrees awarded), Legal (353 degrees), Theology (120 degrees), Social Sciences (703 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (278 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Boston College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. General Finance
    426 degrees awarded
  2. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
    355 degrees awarded
  3. General Biological Sciences
    186 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Boston College was General Finance with 426 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,335
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
2,924
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 2,335 degrees were awarded to men at Boston College, which is 0.799 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,924).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 368 degrees were awarded to men at Boston College in General Finance, which is 3.47 times more than the 106 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 246 degrees were awarded to men at Boston College in Social Work, which is 7.69 times more than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

88%
100% Completion Time
91%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 88% of students graduating from Boston College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 91% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 91% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
White Female
Highest Graduation Rate (93.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Boston College is Female and White (93.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.7% of graduates (78 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    3,041 degrees awarded
  2. Asian
    473 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    450 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Boston College is white (3,041 degrees awarded). There were 6.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (473 degrees).

3.31% of degree recipients (174 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    1,754 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    1,287 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    249 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Boston College is white female (1,754 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,287 degrees).

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Operations

Boston College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.91B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 449M (11.5%) compared to the 7.99% average return (38.5M on 482M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Boston College had a total salary expenditure of 1.11B. Boston College employs 359 Professors, 276 Associate professors and 207 Assistant professors. Most academics at Boston College are Male Professor (232), Female Associate professor (146), and Male Associate professor (130).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Boston College are: Management, with 585 employees, Service, with 477 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 330 employees.

Endowment

$3.91B
2024 Endowment
10.2%
growth from 2023

Boston College has an endowment valued at about $3.91B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Boston College grew 10.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.43B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts
  1. $53.5M - Federal
  2. $3.68M - State
  3. $5.44M - Local

As of 2024, Boston College received $53.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.68M from state grants and contracts, and $5.44M from local grants and contracts.

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Salary Expenditure

$478M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Boston College paid a median of $478M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($1.11B) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$151M
Instructional Salaries
923
Number of Employees

In 2024, Boston College paid a total of $151M to 923 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.16M (2.17%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Boston College were Management with 585 employees, Service with 477 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 330 employees.

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