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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

samwjay

Biology '12

3.8
B+

Gets Better Every Year

Freshman dorms are good but extremely strict. Sophomore dorms are definitely the most fun because everyone is just going wild but you don't really know anyone in your hall. Junior year people either live off campus or go abroad so it's a mixed bag but by the time everyone comes back for senior year, no one really dislikes their housing situation unless you live in Edmonds.

May 01, 2012

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Campus Housing at Boston College

christinaeng

Human Development '15

2.3
C

Awful Process

The BC housing process is awful. The first process is registering for 8-mans, and if you don't get that, you go to a 4-man. If you don't get that, you go to a 6 or 9-man, meaning you have to ditch 2 members of your original group or pick up a random extra. And for sophomores, if you don't get that, you get the shaft and are all the way up on a separate campus than all of your other friends.

Apr 16, 2012

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Campus Housing at Boston College

lindsey1138

History Teacher Education '07

3.5
B

Upperclassman Dorms

Students are given the opportunity to live in suite-like facilities. Many students also have the choice of living in apartment style suites as well. Student can make the choice of receiving a meal plan or opting out of the meal plan (in the apartment style, with kitchens.

Apr 06, 2012

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User rating for Boston College - Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 32 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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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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