# Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/boston-college

Boston College is a private nonprofit college in Chestnut Hill, MA with 10,085 undergraduates. It admits 16% of applicants, and admitted students average 1507 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $38,930 per year ($7,293 for families earning under $30,000). 90% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $112,178 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 16% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 36,069 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,645 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 710–760 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 730–780 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 33–35 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $93,039 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $38,930 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $7,293 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $10,451 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $9,615 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $23,616 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $61,800 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 10,085 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 90% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $112,178 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,000 (FY2024) |

## What Boston College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Boston College's acceptance rate?**

Boston College admits 16% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

**What SAT score do you need for Boston College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 710–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 730–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1507.

**What ACT score do you need for Boston College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 33–35.

**Is Boston College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Boston College?**

In Fall 2023, 36,069 students applied to Boston College and 5,645 were admitted; 2,335 enrolled.

**Does Boston College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Boston College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Boston College require an essay?**

Boston College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Boston College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $93,039 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $38,930.

**What is Boston College's graduation rate?**

90% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 164924. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology