# Boston College

#### Admissions Numbers

* 13 VetLink applicants matriculated
* Boston College has a [test-optional admission policy.](https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/admission/apply/test-optional.html)
* <16% veterans applied first year\*
* 83-100% veterans applied as transfer\*

#### How to Apply

[Boston College Transfer Application](https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/admission/apply/transfer.html) — Transfer applicant eligibility:

* 1 semester good standing of academic coursework&#x20;
* 3.0 minimum GPA & above with recent academic success&#x20;

First Year Application available on Common App

* "Why Boston College?" short personal essay  &#x20;
* Standardized test scores (Optional)
* Official transcripts
* Supporting materials
* Application fee (Waiver available)

#### Application Deadlines&#x20;

* 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

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Demographics</strong></td><td>15,075 total enrolled students</td><td>47% Males // 53% Females</td><td>10% first-generation college students</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Academics</strong></td><td>100+ undergraduate majors, concentrations, and minors</td><td>10:1 student-faculty ratio</td><td>27 Average Student Class Size</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Top Academic Programs</strong></td><td>Finance</td><td>Economics</td><td>Biology/Biological Sciences</td><td>Political Science &#x26; Government</td><td>Nursing</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Financial Aid & Scholarships

* $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

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#### Veterans Campus Life&#x20;

* Option to apply to traditional day school (full-time degree programs with mostly in-person classes) or to the [Woods College of Advancing Studies](https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/wcas.html) (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

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Knowledge in Action</strong> </td><td>~80% of students participate in an internship while enrolled</td><td>~50% of students study abroad at 200+ programs available to choose from on6 continents &#x26; available for all majors</td><td>BC is committed to providing an array of research opportunities for undergraduates in the humanities, the sciences, business, and education</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alumni &#x26; Outcomes</strong></td><td>190, 626 Active Alumni Worldwide</td><td>92% Graduation Rate</td><td>73% of graduates are employed</td><td>20% of graduates enrolled in graduate school</td><td>3% involved in a fellowship or volunteer experience.</td><td>$62,000 Median starting salary for the Class of 2021</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### More Resources

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