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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
#251
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#631
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
#625
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
16%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026

About Boston College

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

Location

Chestnut Hill, MA, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
16.4%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$70,702/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
10,085
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
10:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1507
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
710 - 760
SAT Math (25th-75th)
730 - 780
ACT (midpoint)
34
ACT (25th-75th)
33 - 35

Outcomes

Freshman retention
96%
Graduation rate (6yr)
91%
Median earnings (10yr)
$103,937

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Endowment
$3908M
Avg net price (after aid)
$41,704/yr

Rankings

US News
#625
QS World
#631
Times Higher Ed
#251

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