So, you’re thinking about applying to Boston College, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. There are a lot of factors in the admissions process. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores.

With an acceptance rate of 27%, admission to Boston College is extremely competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1500, or an ACT score of around 33.

Not quite there? Try taking our SAT prep course and you’ll still have a chance of getting in, but it’s in the single digits. Let’s take a closer look at Boston College admission statistics.

2019 Boston College Acceptance Rate: Class of 2023

• Boston College’s acceptance rate in 2019 was 27%
• For students applying to the class of 2023, out of 35,500 applicants, Boston College admitted 9,500
• The average GPA of admitted applicants was 3.93
• The average ACT score was 33
• The average SAT score was 1461

For students who took the ACT, the 25th percentile score of successful applicants was 30, and the 75th percentile score was 33.

For students who took the SAT, the 25th percentile score was 1340. The 75th percentile score was 1480.

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If you’re somewhere in the middle of these numbers, remember that a high test score can compensate for a slightly lower GPA, and vice versa. If you’re at the lower end, it helps if you’re a diverse applicant, the child of an alum, or have incredible personal achievements.

Other aspects of your application, such as athletics, extracurricular and recommendations, are important, but will likely only make a difference for admission if you’re in the 75th percentile range for your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

Even if Boston College is your dream school, and even if you’re in the 75th percentile, you’ll still want to make sure you apply to a wide variety of schools to ensure you’ll gain admission somewhere.

Generally, you should have:

• Three safety schools (where you are in the 75th percentile of GPA/test scores)
• Three reach schools (where you are in the 25th percentile of GPA/test scores)
• Three target schools (where you are near the average for GPA/test scores)

OK, so you’ve decided to apply. We took a look at Boston College’s admissions requirements to help you get everything in order.

2020 Boston College Application Requirements: Class of 2024

Here’s a full list of application requirements:

• Fill out the Common Application
• Submit an ACT score or SAT score
• Submit the Boston College Writing Supplement
• Submit a School Report and Counselor Recommendation Form
• Submit two teacher evaluations
• Submit a Mid-Year Grade Report
• Submit your high school transcript
• Pay the $75 application fee

Here are the deadlines that you should be aware of:

• The application deadline is November 1st for Early Action
• The application deadline is January 1st for Regular Decision
• Early Action notifications are made by December 25th
• Regular Decision applicants find out their fates by April 1st

Have you been admitted to Boston College? Congratulations! Below is a glimpse of what your classmates will be like.

2019 Boston College Class of 2023 Admitted Students Profile

If you matriculate at Boston College, you’ll be joining a diverse class, with students from all over the U.S. and the world, and have a chance to study in dozens of fields.

Here are some interesting facts about the recently admitted class:

• Roughly 47% are male and 53% are female
• 8% of students are international

Boston College has a diverse class, as well, with a large number of people of color. The ethnicities of admitted applicants are:

• International: 8%
• Underrepresented minority: 4.4%
• Two or more races: 3.2%
• White: 67%

What do these admitted students plan to study? Boston College offers dozens of majors, and students matriculating there pursue a wide number of subjects. Here is a list of some of the top programs:

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• Economics
• Finance
• Biology

Now, how are you going to pay for this?

Boston College Tuition Figures

At $68,064, Boston College’s cost of attendance is astronomical. Most incoming students receive some form of financial aid, and the average award is $37,894.

Here’s a fuller look at Boston College tuition and financial aid in 2017:

• Total budget: $68,064
• Average financial aid package: $37,894
• The average student debt of a Boston College graduate is $20,481

Now, what is life like at Boston College? Let’s take a look.

Campus Location

Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, just west of downtown Boston.

The main campus itself has been designated as a historic district by the National Register of Historic Places and is known for its many examples of Collegiate Gothic architecture.

Remember, you’re going to Boston College for its excellent academics! Below is a look at what academic life will be like.

Boston College Academics

Boston College has dozens of majors. Some of the school’s more interesting majors are:

• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
• Biology
• Computer Science
• Developmental and Child Psychology
• Economics
• Finance
• Geophysics and Seismology
• History
• Italian Language and Literature
• Marketing
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Political Science and Government
• Psychology
• Secondary Education and Teaching
• Sociology
• Theology

Now, let’s take a look at life outside the classroom at Boston College.

Student Life at Boston College

Boston College has hundreds of student organizations, covering academic interests, creative and performing arts, cultural and racial initiatives, gender and sexuality affinity groups, government and political interests, and various media and publications.

Here’s a sampling of Boston College’s student activities:

• 4Boston
• Against The Current Acapella
• BC bOp! – Jazz Ensemble
• Conversations About Social and Environmental (CASE) Impact
• Dramatics Society
• EcoPledge
• First-Generation Club
• Generation Citizen
• Hollywood Eagles
• I AM THAT GIRL: Boston College
• Jammin’ Toast
• Kaleidoscope International Journal
• LGBC – Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Community at BC
• Ministry of Silly Walks
• NETwork Against Malaria
• Outdoor Club
• Project Sunshine

Are you an athlete? Boston College’s got plenty of options for you.

Boston College Athletics

Boston College offers a large number of intercollegiate sports, with extensive varsity, as well as club, offerings, for both men and women. 

Boston College’s sports include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Cross-Country
• Swimming & Diving
• Soccer
• Ice Hockey
• Track & Field
• Tennis

Who might you become with a Boston College degree? Let’s take a look at some well-known and successful alums:

Notable Alums

Boston College has produced politicians, business tycoons, entertainers, musicians, media figures, and leaders in dozens of other fields.

Here’s a list of some particularly well-known alums:

• Photographer James Balog
• Novelist George V. Higgins
• New York Giants CEO John Mara
• Liberty Mutual Group CEO David H. Long
• Investor Peter Lynch
• Anheuser-Busch CEO Patrick Stokes
• Actress Alison Haislip
• Director Tom McCarthy
• Comedian Cameron Esposito
• US Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill
• US Secretary of State John Kerry
• Netscape co-founder Aleksandar Totic

And this is only a partial list!

Remember!

Getting into Boston College is very competitive. Don’t despair if you get a no.

If you have a strong GPA and high test scores, you have a great chance of getting into at least one of the more competitive schools. And if you don’t, remember: where you go is NOT who you are.

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