by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at Boston College reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on Boston College costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined tuition and fees at Boston College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $61,706 for undergraduates. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $60,530 | $1,176 | $61,706 |
Boston College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Boston College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Boston College is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $61,706. Note that Boston College does not give any in-state discounts.
The chart below shows how Boston College compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | New England | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Boston College Financial Aid.
Boston College tuition and fees have grown about 3.62% annually for the past five years. The tuition increased by 3.64%, and fees by 2.81%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $66,257 if the growth rate continues.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at Boston College to be $134,914, and $279,778 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Boston College.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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