Boston College

At a glance

Admission rate

16%

Total (middle 50%)

1440–1540

Undergraduates

10,085

Setting

City: Small

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

Boston College offers a test-optional admission policy; non-submitters receive full consideration, and enrolled students must send official reports for any self-reported scores (page names no entry term, but the apply page lists 2026-27 supplemental questions). SAT/ACT are optional for international students, but non-U.S. citizens must submit TOEFL iBT, IELTS or Duolingo (waivers e.g. SAT EBRW 650+ / ACT English 29+). (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: bc.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1440–1540

Reading and Writing

710–760

Math

730–780

Average total

1507

ACT composite (middle 50%)

33–35

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common App, QuestBridgeAll candidates must apply electronically via the Common Application; QuestBridge applications accepted; $85 fee or fee waiver request; SlideRoom for arts supplements.

Application fee

$85

Phone

(617) 552-8000

Source: School's page (bc.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition

$73,508per year

Average net price

$38,930What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

90%

First-year retention

96%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$112,178

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study