What makes BC different
- Jesuit and Catholic. BC's core curriculum and service programs reflect its Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person.
- Next to Boston. Campus sits in the suburbs, with the subway's Green Line running into the city.
- Economics and business. Economics is its largest major, and the Carroll School of Management is known for finance and accounting.
What BC students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): economics (324), finance (209), biology (185), communication (172), computer science (128) and accounting (127). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at BC if…
- You value a strong community and a mission that includes service and reflection.
- You're interested in economics, business, communication or biology.
- You want a residential campus with a big city close by.
Worth asking about
- How does the core curriculum work alongside a major?
- How do students choose between the Carroll School and Arts and Sciences?
How BC compares with the other ACC schools
Boston College is one of the ACC's private universities and its only Jesuit one. See how the 18 ACC schools differ.
FAQ
What is BC's acceptance rate? 16.4% for fall 2024.
What is BC known for? Its Jesuit tradition, economics and business, and its location next to Boston.
How much does BC cost? Published tuition and fees are $70,702 a year, before any aid; the total cost of attendance is $89,493.
How much is BC tuition per semester? About $35,351 a semester, half the published $70,702 a year, before aid.
Is BC an R1 university? Yes. In the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, Boston College is an R1 university, the group with the highest research spending and doctoral degrees. What R1 means →
How many students go to BC? About 10,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
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