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Boston College

Boston, MA

Travel:

13 hour 17 min drive from Charlotte | 2 hour, 15 minute flight +25 minute drive

Local Airport:

Boston Logan International Airport

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • AC Hotel Boston Cleveland Circle

  • Beacon Inn

  • Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton

  • Residence Inn Boston Watertown

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Watertown Boston

  • Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel

Places to Eat

  • Fire & Ice

  • Tasca

  • Brown Sugar

  • Anna's Taqueria

  • Roggies Brew & Grill

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • Boston University

  • Northeastern University

  • Harvard University

  • MIT

  • Tufts University

  • Babson College

  • College of the Holy Cross

  • UMass Amherst

  • Brown University

  • Yale University

  • University of Rhode Island 

  • University of Vermont

College Snapshot

Located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, just outside Boston, Boston College (BC) is a prestigious Jesuit university known for its rigorous academics, strong sense of community, and commitment to educating the whole personโ€”mind, body, and spirit. With standout programs in business, economics, political science, and the humanities, BC offers students the resources of a top-tier research institution within a close-knit, values-driven campus culture.



๐Ÿ“Š Admissions Overview

  • Freshman Applicants (2025): 34,779

  • Acceptance Rate: 16.2%

  • Admission Difficulty: Very Difficult

  • Test Policy: Test-optional (SAT/ACT considered if submitted)


๐ŸŽ“ Who Gets In

  • Class Rank: 99% of freshmen ranked in the top half of their HS class; 90% in the top 10%.

  • GPA Profile: Nearly all admitted students earned GPAs above 3.75, reflecting exceptional academic achievement and course rigor.

  • Test Scores:
    Middle 50% SAT:     1460โ€“1520
    Middle 50% ACT: 33โ€“35
    94% scored 1400+ on the SAT, and 99% scored 30+ on the ACT, reflecting a highly selective academic profile.


๐Ÿ“ What Matters in Admissions

  • Very Important: Academic GPA, rigor of coursework

  • Important: Application essay, extracurricular activities, recommendations, class rank, talent/ability, character/personal qualities, volunteer work, alumni relation, religious affiliation/commitment

  • Considered: Standardized test scores, interview, first-generation status, racial/ethnic background, work experience

  • Not Considered: Demonstrated interest, state residency, or geographical residence

College Snapshot
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