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Boston College

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world rank  149

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Overview

Established in 1863, the Boston College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Chestnut Hill (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Boston College (BC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Boston College (BC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 161-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Boston College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Boston College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Boston College' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Boston College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym BC
Founded 1863
Motto Ever to Excel
Colours Maroon and gold
Mascot Baldwin the Eagle
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University Location

Address 140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill
02467-3809 Massachusetts
United States
Boston College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Boston College Phone Number +1 (617) 552 8000
Boston College Fax Number +1 (617) 552 8828

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Boston College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Boston College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Boston College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Boston College.

Boston College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
30,000-34,999 US$
(27,340-31,890 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
30,000-34,999 US$
(27,340-31,890 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Boston College's admission information.

Boston College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Boston College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Boston College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Boston College's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is considered but not required

Source: IPDES


Boston College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Boston College has more than 1500 international students.

Boston College's Admission Office Admission Office

140 Commonwealth Avenue, Devlin Hall 208
Chestnut Hill 02467-3809
(617) 552 3100
800 360 2522

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Boston College.

Boston College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Boston College has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Boston College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


Boston College's Control Type Control Type

Boston College is a private higher education institution.


Boston College's Entity Type Entity Type

Boston College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Boston College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Boston College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Boston College is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Boston College has a Christian-Catholic affiliation (Jesuit - www.jesuit.org).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Boston College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size & Setting Four-year, large, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Majority undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences plus professions, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Comprehensive programs, no medical/veterinary school

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Boston College's main facilities:


Boston College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Boston College's Library

Boston College's library has 7 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,495,059 physical volumes, 299,590 physical media, 68,534 digital/electronic media and 923 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 184 full-time employees, including 93 librarians. Boston College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Boston College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Boston College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 7,602 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Boston College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Boston College's main services:


Boston College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Boston College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Boston College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Boston College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Boston College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Boston College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Boston College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1935


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Boston College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association of Theological Schools, Commission on Accrediting
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council
  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Boston College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Boston College 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Boston College's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Boston College's Facebook page Boston College's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Boston College's X (formerly Twitter) page Boston College's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Boston College's YouTube channel Boston College's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Boston College's Instagram page Boston College's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Boston College's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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