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On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 7,470
Average Housing Costs $7,450
Undergrads Living On Campus 82%
Number of Dormitories 31
Best Dorms
  • 90 St. Thomas More
  • Gabelli
  • Mods
  • Upper Campus
  • Vanderslice
  • Voute
Worst Dorms
  • Edmonds
  • Newton
  • Walsh

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The living arrangements at Boston College are very comfortable, mostly modern, and very well-kept. The main downside to BC’s housing is the fact that the freshman dorms have communal bathrooms. If you’re one of those people who absolutely cannot shower with others while wearing flip-flops, then you might want to pick another school with newer dorms that offer private bathrooms. Having said that, you would be trading some truly unique architecture. BC’s dorms offer less privacy because most of the buildings are old, but the flip side to that is that the buildings are much more attractive and roomy than your average college dormitory. Also, gross as it may sound to have to share a bathroom with an entire floor, it is a good way to start making friends right off the bat.

The freshman dorms on Upper are the most desirable. They received a stellar remodeling job, so they’re totally current and accommodating. Newton is still at the lower end of the totem pole because it’s quite far from main campus, so try to avoid that if you can. Sophomores will want to live in 90 or Vanderslice, since they are newer and nicer, but some of the best sophomore shindigs can be found late at night in Walsh Hall. Juniors typically live off campus or abroad. Seniors will want to live in the Mods (modular apartments) because they are the coolest thing going on campus, complete with their own individual backyards. Also, no senior should shy away from Voute or Gabelli, as they are gorgeous apartments and townhouses. Edmond's only drawback is its quirky elevator, so try to live on the first floor if you can. Overall, BC maintains clean, safe, and enjoyable living quarters.

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Campus Housing at Boston College

mancosky

'15

International Studies

5.0
A+

Upper Campus

Far superior to Newton Campus (though they say that Stuart has better food). We are so close to campus and the environment is so open and friendly.

Dec 28, 2011

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Campus Housing at Boston College

decksd

'15

English

4.6
A

Lots of Options, Above Average

Dorm life at BC is either hit or miss. For freshman, Upper is the place to be. Anyone who says Newton campus "isn't that bad" is a liar. They live 2 miles away from campus and have to take the bus to and from class. The best dorms on Upper are either CLXF or Fitzpatrick/Gonzaga, since they are the biggest dorms (with about 500 students in each). Most pregames go down in these dorms. Kostka is generally considered the worst because it's all girls, has no study lounge and no laundry rooms.

Sophomores really want an 8 man suite in either Vandy or 90. Really unlucky sophomores live on College Road (CoRo) in traditional doubles right near Upper campus. Most juniors live off campus but those that live on campus are guaranteed housing in either townhouses or suites. These are new and updated, especially Gabelli and Voute and all have air conditioning, kitchens, etc. For seniors, the Mods are the place to be. These are basically houses on campus with a lawn, where lots of dance parties happen on the weekends. But if you don't have a mod, I guess that works too because you can just visit other peoples mods and don't have to deal with the mess afterwards. Seniors have apartment style housing on campus, with kitchens, a living room, and 2 bathrooms. So they really can't complain.

Basically, housing is above average at BC, except for the unlucky freshmen on Newton and sophomores on CoRo

Dec 02, 2011

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Campus Housing at Boston College

rh1993

'15

Psychology

4.2
A-

All luck

Freshman year, you're either stuck on Newton Campus (which means you have to take a bus to get to the main campus) or on Upper Campus (far, far away from anything, and you climb a lot of stairs to get there). Obviously upper is better.

Sophomore Year- Vandy and 90s. Those who are unlucky get stuck on college road, which is right next to where the freshmen live.

Junior Year- a lot of students go off campus, some people study abroad, more likely to live on Lower Campus, which has better dorms altogether

Senior Year- everyone wants the Mods (personally I think they're disgusting); but only 30% of the class can live there

All in all I think it's fine.

Nov 05, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate campus housing on the following subjects

Facts

Room Types
  • Apartment-style (2 or 3-bedroom doubles)
  • Doubles
  • Quads
  • Suites (for 4 – 9 people)
  • Triples
Bed Types Twin extra-long
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Cable TV and phone jacks
  • Closet
  • Desk and chair
  • Ethernet connection
  • Window coverings
Also Available Special interest housing: substance-free housing, honors housing, diversity housing

Cleaning Service

Public areas only are cleaned, such as common bathrooms, study lounges, and hallways.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

110 St. Thomas More
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 300
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Six- and eight-person suites
Special Features: Laundry, lounges, recreation room.

66 Commonwealth Avenue
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 250
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Recreation room, chapel, two music rooms, laundry, lounges

90 St. Thomas More
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 470
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Doubles, six-person suites
Special Features: Cardio rooms, laundry, library, music room, seminar room, trash rooms, TV lounge, weight room.

Cheverus
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 348
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, triples, quads
Special Features: Laundry, lounge.

Claver
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 104
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Laundry, lounge.

CLXF Connector
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 22
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Laundry, library, four study lounges.

Cushing
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 113
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Laundry in the basement, lounge.

Duchesne (East & West)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 320
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Laundry room, TV in lounge.

Edmond’s
Floors: 9
Number of Occupants: 1090
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Laundry, study lounge, trash room, weight room.

Fenwick
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 132
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Lounges.

Fitzpatrick
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 125
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Study lounges.

Fitzpatrick Gonzaga Connector
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 12
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Singles, quads
Special Features: Laundry, three study lounges.

Gabelli
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 200
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Four- and six-person apartments/suites
Special Features: Laundry, recreation room, TV and study lounges, weight room.

Gonzaga
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Study lounges.

Greycliff
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 75
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Lounges.

Hardey
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 208
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Cardio room, laundry, lounge, weight room.

Ignacio
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 350
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Four- and six-person apartments/suites
Special Features: Laundry, lounges, recreation room.

Keyes
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 398
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Cardio room, Keyes Entertainment Center, laundry, library, lounge, trash room.

Kostka
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 216
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Study lounges.

Loyola
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 216
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Laundry.

Medeiros
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 90
Bathrooms: Semi-private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Six semi-private lounges.

Modulars
Floors: 1 (ranch-style apartments)
Number of Occupants: 350
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Four- and six-person apartments/suites
Special Features: Apartment-style setting.

Roncalli
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 172
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads

Rubenstein
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 300
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Four- and six-person apartments/suites
Special Features: Laundry, lounges, recreation room.

Shaw
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 20
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Kitchen, study lounge.

Vanderslice
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 400
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Seven-, eight-, and nine-person suites
Special Features: Cabaret room, game room, kitchen, laundry rooms, study/TV lounges.

Voute
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 200
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Four- and six-person townhouses/suites
Special Features: Laundry, lounges, recreation room.

Walsh
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 350
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Four- and eight-person suites
Special Features: Laundry, lounges, study rooms, weight room.

Welch
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 195
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Laundry, TV lounge, two regular lounges.

Williams
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 184
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads

Xavier
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 116
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Study lounge.

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