by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 9,780 undergraduates in 2020, Boston College is a large, private college located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Boston College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Boston College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Boston College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Boston College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Boston College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Boston College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Boston College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Boston College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Boston College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Boston College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Boston College has a comparatively large, student body. There were 9,780 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 9,571 (97.9%). Part-time attendance was 209 (2.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 9,571 | 209 | 9,780 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Boston College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Boston College #63 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Boston College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Boston College Diversity Guide.
Boston College has a total of 682 student athletes, 337 men and 345 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $66,197,029 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $66,197,029 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Boston College Athletics