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BOSTON COLLEGE (BC)

  • 140 Commonwealth Avenue
  • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • OPEID College Code: 00212800
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  • General Phone: (617) 552-8000
  • President: William P. Leahy, S.j.
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 15,036
  • College Alias: BC
  • College Mascot: Eagles
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  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Navy Air Force
    Religious Affiliation
  • Roman Catholic
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  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $70.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants12,98116,30829,289
Number Granted Admission (%)4,077 (31%)4,727 (29%)8,804 (30%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,075 (26%)1,096 (23%)2,171 (25%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,85886%
ACT ® Exam31214%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading610700
SAT ® Math640730
SAT ® Writing630720
 
ACT ® Composite2932
ACT ® English2934
ACT ® Math2833
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 55%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving39%11%6%39%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,785$6,714$2,553$26,835
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.0%1.3%0.4%
Number in Default202913
Number in Repayment1,9282,1213,114
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$39,130$37,950$35,674
In-State Tuition and Fees$39,130$37,950$35,674
Out of State Tuition and Fees$39,130$37,950$35,674
Books and Supplies$750$650$650
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,840$11,610$11,060
Other Expenses$1,150$1,850$1,000
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,750$6,850$7,700
Other Expenses$1,150$1,850$1,000
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,150$1,850$3,100
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$52,870$52,060$48,384
In-State$52,870$52,060$48,384
Out of State$52,870$52,060$48,384
Off Campus
In-District$49,780$47,300$45,024
In-State$49,780$47,300$45,024
Out of State$49,780$47,300$45,024
Off Campus with Family
In-District$43,030$41,700$39,424
In-State$43,030$41,700$39,424
Out of State$43,030$41,700$39,424
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry25--
Biology13725
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting7774-
Accounting, Other1--
Business Administration8273-
Business Administration, Other30--
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other-64-
Finance259796
Human Resources4--
Marketing97--
Operations Management and Supervision9--
Organizational Behavior Studies-26
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication235--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science14--
Information Science Studies9--
 
Education
Biology Teacher Education-4-
Chemistry Teacher Education-1-
Counseling and Guidance Services-17-
Curriculum and Instruction-538
Early Childhood Education96-
Education Administration-76
Education, Other---
Educational Administration, Other--16
Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Research, Other-73
Elementary Education5531-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-18-
French Language Teacher Education-1-
Higher Education Administration-289
History Teacher Education-10-
Mathematics Teacher Education-8-
Multicultural Education---
Physics Teacher Education---
Reading Teacher Education-3-
Science Teacher Education-1-
Secondary Education33--
Spanish Language Teacher Education-2-
Special Education and Teaching, Other-31-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other-6-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature152397
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Russian Studies1--
United States Studies1--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature811
German Language and Literature5--
Italian Language and Literature32-
Latin Language and Literature---
Linguistics42-
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics--2
Russian Language and Literature1--
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1--
Spanish Language and Literature1282
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics22-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Adult Health Nursing-16-
Family Practice Nurse-18-
Nurse Anesthetist-10-
Nursing87--
Nursing Science--7
Nursing, Other-20-
Pediatric Nurse-17-
Psychiatric, Mental Health Nurse-3-
Public Health, Community Nurse-1-
 
History
History162207
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Global Studies62--
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1--
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Law--245
Legal Professions and Studies, Other-11-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics238-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science11--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Islamic Studies1--
Philosophy63186
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry12320
Geology and Earth Science14-
Geophysics and Seismology-2-
Physics1611
 
Psychology
Community Psychology92--
Counseling Psychology-517
Educational Psychology-144
Psychology14015-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work-1913
 
Social Sciences
Economics176114
Political Science133107
Social Sciences, Other8--
Sociology48104
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Divinity and Ministry--18
Pastoral Studies, Counseling-49-
Religious Education--2
Theology19519
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History15--
Drama19--
Film Studies8--
Fine Studio Arts5--
Music6--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 15,036
    • Undergraduate: 10,076 Graduate: 4,960
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 6,969 Female: 8,067
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 4,858 Female: 5,218
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 2,111 Female: 2,849
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 12,345 Part-Time: 2,691
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 9,703 Part-Time: 373
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,642 Part-Time: 2,318
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien9546%
American Indian420.3%
Black6925%
Asian1,2508%
Hispanic9606%
White9,87566%
Unknown1,2638%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1830.02%
Ages 18-192,17314%
Ages 20-214,68431%
Ages 22-243,72625%
Ages 25-292,40716%
Ages 30-341,0057%
Ages 35-394003%
Ages 40-493883%
Ages 50-652302%
Age Over 6560.04%
Age Unknown140.09%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees3,9263,175751
Faculty Status1,239775464
Tenured Faculty49347716
Graduate Assistants711-711
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,463941522
Primarily Instruction432-432
Primarily Research27521659
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4714656
Other Professionals82873395
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,1641,036128
Clerical And Secretarial54747473
Skilled Crafts7575-
Service and/or Maintenance50745651
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$107,669 (725)$115,370 (446)$95,358 (279)
Professor$144,403 (251)$148,968 (183)$132,119 (68)
Associate Professor$94,135 (277)$95,268 (165)$92,465 (112)
Assistant Professor$81,203 (165)$86,169 (84)$76,053 (81)
Instructor$75,576 (12)$129,333 (3)$57,657 (9)
Lecturer$71,692 (20)$77,124 (11)$65,052 (9)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$107,669 (725)$115,370 (446)$95,358 (279)
Professor$144,403 (251)$148,968 (183)$132,119 (68)
Associate Professor$94,135 (277)$95,268 (165)$92,465 (112)
Assistant Professor$81,203 (165)$86,169 (84)$76,053 (81)
Instructor$75,576 (12)$129,333 (3)$57,657 (9)
Lecturer$71,692 (20)$77,124 (11)$65,052 (9)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$14,107,165$7,730,842$6,376,323
Ratio (%)100%55%45%
 
Participants
All Athletes700344356
Unduplicated Athletes687343344
Baseball3434-
Basketball311219
All Track Combined883553
Fencing331716
Field Hockey19-19
Football9797-
Golf19109
Ice Hockey462620
Lacrosse28-28
Rowing48-48
Skiing21129
Soccer482622
Softball19-19
Swimming and Diving984751
Tennis20128
Volleyball17-17
Sailing341618
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$239,057$77,950
Assistant Coaches-$114,795$32,563
 
Coaches
All Coaches713536
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Fencing211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Ice Hockey532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Lacrosse2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Rowing3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Skiing422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming and Diving523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Tennis312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Sailing844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 95%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students91%
 
By Gender
Male89%
Female93%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien80%
American Indian89%
Black84%
Asian90%
Hispanic90%
White93%
Unknown84%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less88%
5 Years90%
6 Years91%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related55
Liquor Related13
On Campus
Weapons Related22
Drug Related1112
Liquor Related412
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape59
Aggravated Assault411
Burglary3633
On Campus
Forcible Rape912
Aggravated Assault712
Burglary5565
Vehicle Theft12
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