by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Boston College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Boston College were $70,702 a year for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees totaled $1,302; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,400 |
| Fees | $1,302 |
| Total | $70,702 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Boston College charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Boston College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Boston College sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Boston College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Boston College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $60,530 |
| Two Years Ago | $62,950 |
| One Year Ago | $66,410 |
| Most Recent Year | $69,400 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Boston College has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition rose 4.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $73,885 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.64%, so cost a year out lands around $73,984.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $73,984 |
| In 2 Years | $77,418 |
| In 3 Years | $81,012 |
| In 4 Years | $84,773 |
| In 5 Years | $88,708 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $317,187.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Boston College, go to the Boston College Financial Aid page.
