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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
9,575
Undergraduates
4,443
Men - 46.4%
5,133
Women - 53.6%
5,250
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
16% of 36,069 applicants were admitted
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 2
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
720-780 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
710-760 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
33-34 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$90,605
Tuition and Fees
$67,680
Room and Board
$18,475
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$56,400
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$23,046
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
891
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
12%
10-19
37%
20-29
22%
30-39
18%
40-49
6%
50-99
3%
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
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Eagle
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
12.2%
Black/African-American
5.8%
Hispanic/Latino
12.5%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.2%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
63.2%
Unknown
2%
International Students
7.2% from 70 countries
First-Year Students Returning
95.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
88.3%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
75%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
17.0%
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