Boston College

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Boston College at a Glance

Location:
Chestnut Hill, MA
Setting:
Small city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$39,130
Out-of-State Tuition:
$39,130
Room & Board:
$12,082
Full-Time Undergrads:
9,481
Part-Time Undergrads:
355
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School Website:
www.bc.edu
Admissions Website:
www.bc.edu/ugadmis
Financial Aid Website:
www.bc.edu/offices/stserv/financial
Application Deadline:
January 1
Acceptance Rate:
31 %
Admission Difficulty:
Hard
Average SAT Scores:
1880–2150
Average ACT Scores:
29–32

Best Things

Worst Things

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Psychology & Counseling
  • Finance and Accounting
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Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

The general feeling seems to be that Boston College is a wonderful school and an incredible experience. However, the first few years can be tough, as you may not be prepared for the enormity of the college experience. If you’re from a very diverse high school, you will certainly be shocked at the very different atmosphere that will surround you at BC. Furthermore, so many of your peers can appear like they’re having the time of their lives, and you might feel like you’re faking it, especially at first. Yet, staying the course is absolutely worth it, as Boston College is a wonderful institution with many dynamic people who will truly challenge and amaze you. If you give the school a little time to grow on you, it certainly will and you’ll be really glad you gave it
a chance.

Also keep in mind that while parties and tailgates are enjoyable, they are not the only things college life is about. Yes, you want to have fun, and you will once you get to know people a little better, but there are other reasons you came here. Remember that you are going to college to receive an exceptional college education, and Boston College will certainly deliver that and then some. Friendships flourish, enriching academics abound, and you’ll walk away a changed person.

Boston College Student Reviews

Overall Experience at Boston College

smtilney

'12

1.9
C-

Extremely Homogenous in Both Student Ethnic Demographic and in Thought

All student dress alike, are apathetic to the same causes, or complain but never make it out. They go to football games, have great school spirit, but are not very tolerant of alternate styles of living. Most kids come from wealthy backgrounds or are accepted because they are legacy, thus offering a steady supply of students that are not interested in more progressive topics or class offerings. The Core Curriculum is extremely extensive and is a mirror image of high school courses. Generally higher level courses are not accepted to fulfill these requirements. Overall students lack originality.

May 21, 2010

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Overall Experience at Boston College

BCJO

'11

I love Boston College. It's full...

I love Boston College. It's full of well-rounded people who are able to balance their social life with academics. I wasn't even going to apply to BC—I just checked it off on the Common Application at the last second just for the heck of it. It was the best knee-jerk decision of my life.

Mar 13, 2009

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BCKB

Arts '10

Although my experiences here have...

Although my experiences here have not always been great, I think they definitely prepared me for the future.

Feb 25, 2009

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