At a glance
Average net price
$41,704
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
90.8%
Admission rate
16%
Undergrad size
10,085
In-state tuition
$70,702
Out-of-state tuition
$70,702
Cost of attendance
$89,493
Median earnings (10y)
$103,937
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,507
- ACT midpoint
- 34
- Retention
- 96.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (31%), business (24%), stem (23%).
- STEM23%
- Health4%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences31%
- Trades & services0%
- Business23.7%~2,387 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences19.7%~1,987 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences13.1%~1,316 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology10.0%~1,003 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication7.2%~725 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science6.2%~620 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~405 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~291 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.3%~236 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~194 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.8%~186 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~135 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~118 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~114 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~97 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education0.9%~93 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~76 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.3%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Theology0.1%~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 709 | $74,320 | $18,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 689 | $64,785 | $18,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 577 | $99,514 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 560 | $49,420 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 501 | $89,485 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 402 | $38,609 | $19,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 344 | $49,055 | $18,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 300 | $45,951 | $18,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 271 | $41,046 | $17,361 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 269 | $89,714 | $19,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 227 | $37,262 | $18,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 225 | $53,106 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 220 | $70,146 | $13,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 219 | $64,987 | $18,582 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 214 | $66,885 | $17,873 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 206 | $58,593 | $18,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 200 | $69,899 | $18,000 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 185 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 177 | — | $17,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 175 | $36,672 | $18,832 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 173 | $39,636 | $19,000 |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 172 | $51,737 | $18,000 |
| Economics. | Master's | 172 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 159 | $50,697 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 156 | $45,050 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 156 | $92,426 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 148 | $69,748 | $17,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 148 | $61,790 | $18,025 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 133 | $45,345 | $19,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 123 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 110 | $90,012 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 103 | $38,212 | $19,000 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 98 | $71,395 | $19,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 94 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 93 | $66,939 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Master's | 91 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 75 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 75 | $34,995 | $19,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 73 | — | $18,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 72 | $39,874 | $17,200 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Boston College
Boston College is a large institution located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 10,085 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Boston College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $41,704 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $70,702 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $89,493 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 90.8%, a strong completion outcome. 96.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $103,937 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Boston College confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (31% of credentials), business (24% of credentials), stem (23% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Boston College accepts 16% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,507. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 34.
Location & campus
Set in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts (city), Boston College draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Boston College
Q.How much does Boston College cost?
The average net price at Boston College is $41,704 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $89,493.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Boston College?
Boston College has a 6-year graduation rate of 90.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Boston College?
Boston College admits 16% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Boston College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Boston College graduate earns $103,937 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Boston College?
Published tuition is $70,702 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Boston College located?
Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts (ZIP 02467).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Boston College at their official website.