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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · Private · 10,085 undergrads

Boston College admits 16% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 4, 2027.

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Can I get into Boston College?

16% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1440–1540 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

35,037 applied, 5,755 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Boston College cost?

$38,930 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $93,039.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$7,293
$30,000–$48,000$10,451
$48,000–$75,000$9,615
$75,000–$110,000$23,616
over $110,000$61,800

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Boston College due?

56 days left

Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026
56days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Monday, Jan 4, 2027
56days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Jan 4, 2027

Presidential Scholarship: apply by Nov 1, 2026.

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Checked on bc.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does Boston College need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 30% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1490 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on bc.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

10,085
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in Chestnut Hill, MA.
96%
of first-years come back for year two.
88%
finish in four years. 91% within six.
$112.2k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Boston College is on

Test-optional collegesColleges due Jan 4Early decision II collegesDeadlines after Jan 1Most selective in MassachusettsColleges for a 1500 SATColleges for a 1450 SATColleges for a 34 ACTColleges that meet full need

Questions people ask

Is Boston College test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Boston College is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on bc.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Boston College's acceptance rate?
16% for fall 2024: 5,755 of 35,037 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Boston College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1440 to 1540 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Boston College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,615 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $93,039.
When is the Boston College application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 4, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 4, 2027. Checked on bc.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Boston College have early decision?
Yes. 1,434 of 4,288 early decision applicants were admitted (33%) in fall 2024. Early decision is binding: if you're admitted, you go.