Highly selective — top graduate earnings
Boston College is a private institution in Chestnut Hill with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1501, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 9.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
91% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $103,937 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $39,866.
Established
1863
Motto
Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν
Mascot
Baldwin the Eagle
Type
Private research university
Conference
non-ACC sports like fencing
Division
Division I
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16%Acceptance
1501SAT Avg
9,865Students
13:1Student:Faculty
91%Grad Rate
$103,937Earnings 10yr
$39,866Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate15.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1501
Reading & WritingMid: 725
710760
MathMid: 750
720780
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 34
3334
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$67,680
Room & Board$18,475
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$83,683
Average Net Price$39,866
Median Debt at Graduation$19,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$5,851
$30–48K$7,655
$48–75K$12,554
$75–110K$23,325
$110K+$56,247
Programs (128)
Student Body
Undergrads
9,865
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%
Race & Ethnicity
White 58%
Black 5%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 11%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 7%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate91.0%
Freshman Retention95.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$85,717
8 Years$89,620
10 Years$103,937
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$80,600
Men
$108,600
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia