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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
4.5Exceptional
16%
Selective
91%
Graduation
About Boston College
Boston College is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. With an enrollment of approximately 9,865 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 16%. It boasts an exceptional 91% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $103,937 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $39,866 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
16%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
91%
Enrollment
9,865
Total students
Median Earnings
$103,937
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$67,680
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,680
Per year
Average Net Price
$39,866
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
33 – 34
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
720
Median
750
75th
780
200800
ACT Composite
25th
33
Median
34
75th
34
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$67,680/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$39,866/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$159,464
10-Year Earnings
$1,039,370
ROI Multiple
6.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Boston College
Student Outcomes
91%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$104k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
9,865
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
