Boston College
Private Research University · Located in Chestnut Hill, MA · VetLink Partner since 2021
Last updated
Private Research University · Located in Chestnut Hill, MA · VetLink Partner since 2021
Last updated
6 VetLink applicants matriculated
Test optional throughout 2024-25 admission cycle
<16% veterans applied first year*
83-100% veterans applied as transfer*
— Transfer applicant eligibility:
1 semester good standing of academic coursework
3.0 minimum GPA & above with recent academic success
First Year Application available on Common App
"Why Boston College?" short personal essay
Standardized test scores (Optional)
Official transcripts
Supporting materials
Application fee (Waiver available)
Early Decision I Application Deadline: November 1
Spring Transfer Application Deadline: November 1
Early Decision II Application Deadline: January 2
Regular Decision Application Deadline: January 2
Fall Transfer Application Deadline: March 15
$62,950 cost of tuition for full time Undergraduate programs
$630/credit cost of tuition for Woods College of Advancing Studies part-time Undergraduate program
Automatic $100 application fee waiver + Need-Blind Applications
$12,000/year matching by Yellow Ribbon + VA combined (*100 student cap)
66% of undergraduates receive financial aid totaling $157 million
$46,777 Average need-based scholarship/grant
Meet the full demonstrated need of admitted students
Option to apply to traditional day school (full-time degree programs with mostly in-person classes) or to the Woods College of Advancing Studies (part-time with mix of in-person & online courses and flexible schedules)
Career services Center - Big Interview platform to special veteran groups for help with interviewing and translating your experiences to the civilian sector
Organizations for military-connected students - Student Veterans Association, BC Veterans Faculty & Staff Affinity Group, BC Veterans Alumni Network
Demographics
15,075 total enrolled students
47% Males // 53% Females
10% first-generation college students
Academics
100+ undergraduate majors, concentrations, and minors
10:1 student-faculty ratio
27 Average Student Class Size
Top Academic Programs
Finance
Cybersecurity
Economics
Computer Science
Nursing
Knowledge in Action
~80% of students participate in an internship while enrolled
~50% of students study abroad at 200+ programs available to choose from on6 continents & available for all majors
BC is committed to providing an array of research opportunities for undergraduates in the humanities, the sciences, business, and education
Alumni & Outcomes
190, 626 Active Alumni Worldwide
92% Graduation Rate
73% of graduates are employed
20% of graduates enrolled in graduate school
3% involved in a fellowship or volunteer experience.
$62,000 Median starting salary for the Class of 2021
