Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Very difficult

Overall Admission Rate

28% of 31,084 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

January 1

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

Not reported

SAT Math

670-770 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

650-720 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

31-34 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

$69,293

Tuition and Fees

$53,346

Room and Board

$14,142

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Freshman Award

$45,393

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$20,915

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

834

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 11% of classes
10-19 students: 38% of classes
20-29 students: 20% of classes
30-39 students: 18% of classes
40-49 students: 7% of classes
50-99 students: 4% of classes
Over 100 students: 2% of classes

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Campus Life

Chestnut Hill Population

19,440

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Boston

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

84% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Eagle

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
11.1% Asian
4.3% Black/African-American
11.9% Hispanic/Latino
3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
64.5% White
4.4% Unknown

International Students

7.7% from 68 countries

First-Year Students Returning

95.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

88.3%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

73%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

19.0%

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		4
Science		4
Foreign Language		4
Social Studies		4
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	January 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

140 Commonwealth Avenue

City, State, Zip

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3800

Phone

(617) 552-3100

Fax

(617) 552-0798

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 1

Application Fee

$80

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

April 1

Accept Offer of Admission

May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

November 1, January 1

Early Decision Notification

December 15, February 15

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

Not reported

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted, supplemental forms required

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

2 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations		X
Essay		X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work		X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities		X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus		X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment		X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

28% of 31,084 applicants were admitted

Women

26% of 17,980 applicants were admitted

Men

31% of 13,104 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

2,412 (28%) of 8,669 admitted students enrolled

Women

1,220 (26%) of 4,611 admitted students enrolled

Men

1,106 (27%) of 4,058 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

Not reported

Students Offered Wait List

7,566

Students Accepting Wait List Position

2,953

Students Admitted From Wait List

273

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

Not reported

3.75 and Above

Not reported

3.50 - 3.74

Not reported

3.25 - 3.49

Not reported

3.00 - 3.24

Not reported

2.50 - 2.99

Not reported

2.00 - 2.49

Not reported

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

670-770 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

64%

Score of 600 - 700

27%

Score of 500 - 600

8%

Score of 400 - 500

1%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

650-720 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

47%

Score of 600 - 700

45%

Score of 500 - 600

7%

Score of 400 - 500

1%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

31-34 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

87%

Score of 24 - 29

11%

Score of 18 - 23

2%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 78%
Top quarter: 94%
Top half: 98%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$69,293

Tuition and Fees

$53,346

Room and Board

$14,142

Books and Supplies

$1,250

Other Expenses

Not reported

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

studentservices@bc.edu

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline February 1

Award Notification

On or about April 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Institutional Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002128	Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile	$25 for first college, $16 each additional
Business/Farm Supplement

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

1,288 (48.2%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

1,087 (84.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,087 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

1,087 (100.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Award

$45,393

Need-Based Gift

Received by 967 (90.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $42,622

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,031 (91.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,041

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 29 (2.7%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

29 (1.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $26,299

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

4,317 (45.0%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

3,837 (88.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

3,837 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

3,837 (100.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Award

$44,099

Need-Based Gift

Received by 3,436 (88.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $40,290

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 3,612 (91.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,115

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 83 (2.3%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

223 (2.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $22,464

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

47%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$20,915

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Military Science

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Leadership

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Psychology

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

834

Part-Time Faculty

830

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

47%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 11% of classes
10-19 students: 38% of classes
20-29 students: 20% of classes
30-39 students: 18% of classes
40-49 students: 7% of classes
50-99 students: 4% of classes
Over 100 students: 2% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

4,189,377

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

1000

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Theology, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Science, Master of Divinity, Master of Science in Teaching

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Education, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Sacred Theology

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Chestnut Hill Population

19,440

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Boston

Campus Size

227 acres

Weather

Temperature

21.6 average low in January, 76.3 average high in September

Rain

127 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

6 mile(s) from campus in Boston

Nearest Train Station

6 mile(s) from campus in Boston

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Women only housing, coed housing

Students in College Housing

84% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

 

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Eagle

School Colors

Maroon and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

cheerleading, golf

Men's Club Sports

cheerleading, skiing (downhill)

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

badminton, ice hockey, racquetball, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, ugbc and individual school senates, asian caucus, appalachia volunteers, dance marathon, 4boston

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus