Boston College
MA · Common Data Set 2024-2025
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 16.2% | 2,394 | 91.0% | 1,500 |
| 2023-2024 | 39.3% | 2,335 | 91.0% | — |
| 2022-2023 | 16.7% | 2,332 | 91.0% | 1,490 |
| 2021-2022 | 19.0% | 2,516 | 91.0% | — |
| 2020-2021 | 26.4% | 2,408 | 92.0% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Georgetown University
- University of Notre Dame
- Tufts University
- Villanova University
- Wake Forest University
- Fordham University
- College of the Holy Cross
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Boston College — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- Washington University in St Louis
- Emory University
- Tulane University of Louisiana
- Carnegie Mellon University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Boston College?
Boston College admits 16.2% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Boston College?
The middle 50% SAT range at Boston College is 1460–1520, with a median score of 1500. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1460; students at the 75th percentile scored 1520.
What ACT score do I need for Boston College?
The middle 50% ACT range at Boston College is 33–35, with a median of 34.
How much does Boston College cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Boston College is $72,180. Room and board is approximately $19,290. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Boston College?
Boston College's 6-year graduation rate is 91.0%. The first-year retention rate is 96.0%.
How many students attend Boston College?
Boston College enrolls 9,654 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Boston College's officially published Common Data Set for 2024-2025. View the original document.