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Comparable Schools' Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
82 %
Best Dorms
- 90 St. Thomas More
- Gabelli
- Mods
- Upper Campus
- Vanderslice
- Voute
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes - Yes
College Prowler Take
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.
Students Speak Out
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Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
BCCT says: Boston College 2013 English Language and Literature  |
Avoid Newton campus because the...
Avoid Newton campus because the Newton shuttle bus is really annoying, and it's usually too cold and inconvenient to wait for it. Shoot for upper campus when you are a freshman. Walsh, Vanderslice, or 90 St. Thomas More Hall is a good place to live when you are a sophomore. Lower campus is definitely the place to be no matter whether you are a sophomore, junior, or senior.
Campus Housing: February 27, 2009
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BCDV says: Boston College 2014 English Language and Literature  |
The dorms vary, but there's really...
The dorms vary, but there's really no way to avoid any of them because it's the luck of the draw. Kostka (on upper) is the one I was in freshman year, and it's one of the oldest up there, but there's no way I could have picked it. A lot of dorms have no air conditioning, and even though the Mods are a BC tradition, they aren't the nicest housing. The nicest dorms are probably Gabelli, Voute, Vanderslice, and the Gate because they're the newest on campus.
Campus Housing: February 25, 2009
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BCLG says: Boston College 2016 Business  |
It's hard for freshman living on...
It's hard for freshman living on Newton campus because they have to use a bus every day to get to campus, but the dorms tend to be a little nicer. Also, being stuck on Newton campus creates kind of a community among everyone who lives there.
Campus Housing: February 19, 2009
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BCCC says: Boston College 2014 Business  |
The dorms are okay. I lived on...
The dorms are okay. I lived on Newton campus, which actually wasn't as bad as everyone says it is.
Campus Housing: February 19, 2009
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BCSO says: Boston College 2016 Communication and Journalism  |
The freshman and some of the...
The freshman and some of the sophomore dorms at Boston College aren't that great, but the rest of the upperclassmen housing is very nice. Freshmen should try to live on upper campus not Newton campus, and sophomores should try to get housing on lower instead of College Road.
Campus Housing: February 16, 2009
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FactsWhat You Get
- Bed
- Cable TV and phone jacks
- Closet
- Desk and chair
- Ethernet connection
- Window coverings
Room Types
- Apartment-style (2 or 3-bedroom doubles)
- Doubles
- Quads
- Suites (for 4 – 9 people)
- Triples
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.
Dormitories
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 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 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 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 Laundry, lounge.
Claver Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 104 Bathrooms: Communal Coed: Yes Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads Laundry, lounge.
CLXF Connector Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 22 Bathrooms: Private Coed: Yes Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples Laundry, library, four study lounges.
Cushing Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 113 Bathrooms: Communal Coed: Yes Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Singles, doubles 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 Laundry room, TV in lounge.
Edmond’s Floors: 9 Number of Occupants: 1090 Bathrooms: Private Coed: Yes Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors Room Types: Doubles 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 Lounges.
Fitzpatrick Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 125 Bathrooms: Communal Coed: Yes Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads Study lounges.
Fitzpatrick Gonzaga Connector Floors: 3 Number of Occupants: 12 Bathrooms: Communal Coed: Yes Room Types: Singles, quads 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 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 Study lounges.
Greycliff Floors: 3 Number of Occupants: 75 Bathrooms: Shared Coed: Yes Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors Room Types: Singles, doubles Lounges.
Hardey Floors: 3 Number of Occupants: 208 Bathrooms: Communal Coed: Yes Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads 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 Laundry, lounges, recreation room.
Keyes Floors: 5 Number of Occupants: 398 Bathrooms: Communal Coed: Yes Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads 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 Study lounges.
Loyola Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 216 Bathrooms: Communal Coed: Yes Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Doubles, triples Laundry.
Medeiros Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 90 Bathrooms: Semi-private Coed: Yes Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Suites 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 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 Laundry, lounges, recreation room.
Shaw Floors: 2 Number of Occupants: 20 Bathrooms: Communal Coed: Yes Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads 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 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 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 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 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 Study lounge.
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