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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$85,717

Acceptance Rate

16%

Graduation Rate

91%

Annual Tuition

$67,680

At a Glance

Total Students

9,865

Retention Rate

95%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

32%

Median Debt

$19,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Boston College is a private, non-profit institution with 9,865 students. The school has a selective acceptance rate of 15.7%. The university boasts a high graduation rate of 91% and a strong retention rate of 95.4%. The in-state tuition is $67,680.

Graduates experience strong earnings, with a median salary of $61,773 one year after graduation, increasing to $85,717 after five years and $103,937 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $19,000, and 32% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$62k

1 YEAR

$86k

5 YEARS

$104k

10 YEARS

Top 2% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Boston College alumni earn a median salary of $61,773. Five years out, median earnings increase to $85,717, and after ten years, graduates earn a median of $103,937. The median debt for graduates is $19,000. Thirty-two percent of students receive financial aid.

Boston College has a high retention rate of 95.4%, and a graduation rate of 91%. The school has an acceptance rate of 15.7% and a student population of 9,865. The annual in-state tuition is $67,680.

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Campus Location

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Boston College has an acceptance rate of 15.7%.