Universities/MA/Boston College

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA · Private Nonprofit · 10,085 students

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$104k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
16%Acceptance Rate
91%Graduation Rate
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Acceptance Rate

16.4%
Highly Selective
Out of every 100 applicants, approximately 16 are admitted
Most Selective (0%)Open Admission (100%)

Admitted Student Profile

Average SAT Score
Combined (Math + Reading)
1507
80012001600
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students
34
11836

Student Body

10,085
Total Students
Undergraduates
16.4%
Acceptance Rate
Of applicants admitted
13%
First-Gen Students
First in family to attend college
13%
Pell Grant Students
Receiving federal need-based aid

Boston College — Admissions

Boston College has an acceptance rate of 16.4%, making it a highly selective institution.

Competitive applicants typically have an SAT score around 1507 or an ACT score around 34. Strong academics, extracurriculars, and essays are key components of a competitive application.

13% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that the university serves a significant proportion of students from lower-income backgrounds.

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