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Location & Contact
Address
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3800
United States
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3800
United States
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
40,494
Applied
6,748
Accepted
9,982
Enrolled
Female Admissions
24,459
Females Applied
3,765
Females Accepted
15%
Male Admissions
15,887
Males Applied
2,964
Males Accepted
19%
Applying
80
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | In addition to 2 Letters of Recommendation from Teachers, BC requires a Counselor Recommendation Form & Mid Year Grade Reports. See |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 2nd | April 1st | No |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | March 15th | May 20th | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 705 | 760 | ||
| SAT Math | 730 | 780 | ||
| ACT Composite | 33 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
69,400
Private
Fees
680
Full-time student fees
17,930
Room & board
10,730
Room only
Financial Aid
56,574
Avg. Financial Aid Package
56,401
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
32,519
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,532
Avg. Loan Aid
16,835
Avg. Grant Aid
54,123
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
9,982
Total Undergrad students
7%
International Students
75%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.2% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.98% |
| White or Caucasian | 58.41% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.12% |
| Asian | 11.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Two or more races | 3.37% |
| Other | 3.26% |
Gender
Male (47.05%)
Female (52.95%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 81% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Middlemarch Ball and Sporting Events
Homecoming, Middlemarch Ball and Sporting Events
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
UGBC and individual School Senates, Asian Caucus, Appalachia Volunteers, Dance Marathon and 4Boston
UGBC and individual School Senates, Asian Caucus, Appalachia Volunteers, Dance Marathon and 4Boston
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Student Run EMT Program on Campus w/Ambulance
Student Run EMT Program on Campus w/Ambulance
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | | No |
| Crew | | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Fencing | | Division 1 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | | Division 1 | |
| Golf | | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | | Division 1 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | No |
| Racquetball | | No | No |
| Rowing | | Division 1 | No |
| Rugby | | No | No |
| Sailing | No | Division 1 | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | Division 1 | No |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Squash | | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Water Polo | | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | | No |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Fencing | | Division 1 | No |
| Field Hockey | | Division 1 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | | Division 1 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | | No | No |
| Rowing | No | No | No |
| Rugby | | No | No |
| Sailing | No | Division 1 | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | Division 1 | No |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | | Division 1 | |
| Squash | | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | | Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | | No | No |
Faculty
1,114
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 847
Part-time - 267
Male - 756
Female - 719
Boston College