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$70,702
per year
In-State Tuition
17%
Acceptance Rate
91%
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate
Boston College is an educational institution in Chestnut Hill, MA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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Technology & Computer Science
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
11
Men’s teams
14
Women’s teams
Team Sports(9)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
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Aquatic Sports(3)
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Rowing
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Combat Sports(1)
Fencing
Other Sports(1)
Skiing
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Boston College's only academic merit award is the Presidential Scholarship: full tuition for about 18 students; apply by November 1.
Gabelli Presidential Scholarship
CompetitiveFull tuition, regardless of financial need; summer program costs covered by a separate award
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 3.6 GPA and remaining a model citizen of the BC community
Apply for admission by the November 1 priority scholarship deadline (Early Decision I, Early Decision II or Regular Decision); no separate application. Finalists are invited to interview in February.
About 18 scholars are chosen each year. No minimum GPA or SAT; recipients are typically in the top 1-2 percent of applicants. International students are eligible; transfer students are not.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$4,284
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$103,937
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Among completers who borrowed
Exam-level breakdown not yet available. Visit the registrar's office for the full list of accepted exams.
Browse CLEP examsType
Private University
Location
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Middlesex County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
45 career paths
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Boston College also asks for the CSS Profile, a College Board form, before awarding its own aid.
A waiver for the other parent can be requested.
If your parents are separated or divorced, Boston College also asks the other parent to complete the CSS Profile (the Noncustodial PROFILE).
See what Boston College requiresFrom Boston College's own published information, checked October 2026. Requirements can change each year, so confirm on the school's page.