Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
15.65%
SAT Average
1,501
ACT Range
33-34
Boston College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 15.65%. This means approximately 157 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 9,865 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
15.65%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $67,680 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $67,680 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $83,683 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $39,866 | State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 12.73% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 31.99% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Boston College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$67,680
Room and board
$18,475
Books and supplies
$1,250
Other expenses
$2,200
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$83,683
Average net price
$39,866
Average aid coverage
52%
$43,817 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Boston College pays approximately $39,866 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Boston College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Boston College net price
$39,866
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Boston College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $67,680 and average net price at $39,866. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$67,680
Current net price
$39,866
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
90.99%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$103,937
Undergraduates
9,865
10-Year Median Earnings - Boston College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Boston College graduates earn about 2.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Boston College?
Undergraduates
9,865
Completion rate
90.99%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
12.73%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
31.99%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 12.73% of Boston College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 31.99% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Boston College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Boston College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Boston College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Boston College is listed at 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Boston College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | 15.65% | $67,680 | $39,866 | $103,937 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.74% | $60,156 | $19,813 | $143,372 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 21.66% | $64,458 | $20,575 | $129,455 |
| MCPHS University | 85.21% | $38,850 | $35,084 | $125,557 |
| Babson College | 19.74% | $56,032 | $38,876 | $123,938 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston College's acceptance rate?
Boston College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 15.65%.
How much is Boston College tuition?
Boston College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $67,680.
What is Boston College's average net price?
Boston College's average net price in the local dataset is $39,866.
What does Boston College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $5,851 for Boston College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Boston College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $103,937 for Boston College.
Is Boston College accredited?
Boston College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Boston College?
The local dataset lists 9,865 undergraduate students at Boston College.
What percentage of Boston College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Boston College in the local dataset is 12.73%.
What is the federal loan rate at Boston College?
The federal loan rate for Boston College in the local dataset is 31.99%.
Where should I verify Boston College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Boston College or the latest official federal education data.