Boston College: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores
Boston College admits about 16.4% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1440–1540 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 32–35 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.
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Boston College At a Glance
| Location | Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Nonprofit |
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 10,085 |
| Acceptance Rate | 16.4% |
| SAT Range (Reading & Writing) | 710-760 |
| SAT Range (Math) | 730-780 |
| SAT Range (Combined, approx.) | 1440-1540 |
| Average SAT (Combined) | 1507 |
| ACT Range | 33-35 |
| Average Net Price | $38,930/yr |
| Tuition (In-State) | $73,508/yr |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $73,508/yr |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 89.8% |
| Full-Time Retention Rate | 96% |
| Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry | $112,178 |
| Median Debt at Completion | $19,000 |
How Boston College Compares
Boston College is more selective than about 94% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.
With about 10,085 students, it is larger than about 20% of the 265 schools in this list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston College's acceptance rate?
Boston College's acceptance rate is about 16.4%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What SAT score do you need for Boston College?
Admitted students at Boston College typically report a combined SAT score between 1440 and 1540 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).
Does Boston College require the SAT?
Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Boston College's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.
What is the average cost of Boston College?
The average net price reported for Boston College is $38,930 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.