How are Boston College Admissions and Enrollment Stats Applicable to You?
Boston College Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.
Selectivity (Fall 2021): Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?
Open Admissions
No
Selectivity of College
More Selective
Acceptance Rate
19%
Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)
Applicant Total
39,846
Accepted
7,587
Enrolled
2,516
Boys vs. Girls: Who’s Applying More?
Applicants: Men - Women 39 to 61
Accepted: Men - Women 46 to 54
Enrolled: Men - Women 47 to 53
Average Test Scores
About 30% of students accepted to Boston College submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 700 and 750. Math scores were between 720 and 780.
SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Boston College ( 700 to 750 )
SAT Math Scores for Boston College ( 720 to 780 )
Boston College received ACT scores from 20% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 33 and 34.
ACT Composite Scores for Boston College ( 33 to 34 )
Additional Question to Ask
A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?
by our College Data Analytics Team