Boston College is a private institution in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, enrolling 15,577 students. It admits 19% of applicants. The average student pays $38,412 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $78,200.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 19%
Applicants: 39,846
Admitted: 7,587
SAT (middle 50%): 1430–1510
Yield: 33.2%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $78,200
Average net price: $38,412
Tuition and fees: $61,706
Median debt at graduation: $18,000

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 15,577
Student-faculty ratio: 10:1
Graduation rate: 91%
Freshman retention: 95%
US News rank: #36

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $96,325
Median earnings (6 yr): $74,589
Loan repayment (3 yr): 94.2%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Boston College.

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