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Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
Tuition:$38,530
Room & Board:$13,020
Student Body Size: 9,860
Admission Difficulty: Hard
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Posted on Greek Life by BCKS

Because we are a Jesuit...

"Because we are a Jesuit university, there is no Greek life."

Posted on 3/18/2009

Posted on Overall Experience by BCSM

I love it here. It was the...

"I love it here. It was the best choice I have ever made for myself. "

Posted on 3/13/2009

Posted on Campus Strictness by BCSM

Campus police aren't that bad...

"Campus police aren't that bad at all. RAs can be a huge pain though. They can easily write you up for a noise violation, and if there is alcohol in the room, you will most likely get busted. "

Posted on 3/13/2009

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Posted on Campus Housing by Anonymous

You don’t get much of a...

"You don’t get much of a choice as a freshman, and you are basically put where you’re put. There are two main areas where freshmen live: Upper campus and Newton campus. You have to take a bus to get to Newton,..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

Posted on Campus Dining by Anonymous

The food is pretty good. When...

"The food is pretty good. When I have friends visit from other schools, they always comment on how good it is. The pizza is their personal favorite. One of the most frequented places for lunch is the Rat, which..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

Posted on Campus Dining by Anonymous

There are basically three...

"There are basically three major dining halls and three smaller ones. McElroy is where freshmen primarily eat, or at Stuart on Newton Campus, and Lower is where upperclassmen eat, both of which have just about..."

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