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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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Private
studentType
Coed
9,532
Undergraduates
4,461
Men - 46.8%
5,072
Women - 53.2%
5,514
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
19% of 39,846 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 3
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
720-780 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
700-750 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
33-34 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$83,446
Tuition and Fees
$64,176
Room and Board
$16,120
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$47,912
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$23,247
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
11%
10-19
38%
20-29
20%
30-39
18%
40-49
7%
50-99
4%
Over 100
2%
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Chestnut Hill Population
19,440
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
82% of all students
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Eagle
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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International Students
Not reported
First-Year Students Returning
93.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
89.3%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
68%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
22.6%
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