COLLEGE PROFILE
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
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Boston College, founded in 1863, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts institution. Programs are offered through the Schools of Education and Nursing; the College of Arts and Sciences; and the Carroll School of Management. Its 240-acre campus is located in Chestnut Hill, overlooking the city of Boston.
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| Web Site | www.bc.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 9,088 |
| Women | 4,836 (53.2%) |
| Men | 4,252 (46.8%) |
| Graduate Students | 4,818 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Very difficult |
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| Overall Admission Rate | 28% of 34,061 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | Not reported |
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| SAT Math | 640-740 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 620-710 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 640-730 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 29-32 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $58,686 |
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Tuition and Fees | $43,878 |
Room and Board | $12,608 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Freshman Award | $33,530 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $20,598 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
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| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 737 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 14% of classes 10-19 students: 38% of classes 20-29 students: 18% of classes 30-39 students: 14% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-59 students: 4% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Chestnut Hill Population | |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Boston |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 99% of freshmen, 85% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Eagle |
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STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 9.6% Asian 4.6% Black/African-American 9.9% Hispanic/Latino 1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 64.5% White 9.4% Unknown |
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| International Students | 3.6% from 58 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 95.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 87.2% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 74% |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 25.9% |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.71 | 4.13 | 671 | 663 | 672 | 30 |
| Low | 2.80 | 2.90 | 480 | 500 | 490 | 21 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 36 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• BC's Weston Observatory promotes earthquake hazard awareness and preparation in New England. 
• BC boasts five bands catering to a wide range of musical tastes: a small wind ensemble, a symphonic band, a jazz ensemble, a pep band and a marching band.
• The BC Center for Christian-Jewish Learning offers public workshops on how to reduce stereotypes and hostility by developing knowledge and respect.
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