“Ever to Excel.”
Boston College (BC) is a highly selective Jesuit Catholic research university located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, just six miles west of downtown Boston. Founded in 1863 by the Society of Jesus, BC combines a rigorous academic environment with the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. BC is known for its strong programs in business (Carroll School of Management), education, nursing, and the liberal arts. The Carroll School is one of the top undergraduate business programs in the United States, and BC's schools of education, social work, and nursing are all nationally ranked. The university's pre-law track sends a disproportionate share of students to elite law schools. Boston College's Chestnut Hill campus is consistently ranked among the most beautiful in the United States. The campus features stunning Gothic Collegiate architecture, including the iconic Gasson Hall tower, set against rolling green hillsides. The campus's location on the MBTA Green Line provides direct access to Boston, placing students in one of the world's great college cities. BC is known for its strong community spirit, passionate alumni network, and excellent athletics — particularly football and basketball. The Eagles compete in the ACC and routinely produce NFL and NBA talent. The university's community is defined by values of faith, service, and excellence, creating graduates known for their leadership and integrity.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
National Universities
US News 2026
QS World University Rankings
QS 2026
Forbes America's Top Colleges
Forbes 2025
Business (Undergraduate)
US News 2026
Education
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Nursing
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Social Work
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Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceEarly Decision
Binding; decisions mid-December
Regular Decision
Decisions late March
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$65,585
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
The academic heart of BC offering a comprehensive liberal arts education rooted in Jesuit values.
One of the top undergraduate business schools in the United States.
A nationally ranked education school with programs in teaching, counseling, and higher education.
A highly regarded nursing program producing leaders in clinical practice and research.
4 years
Consistently ranked in the US News top-10 for undergraduate finance. Heavy Wall Street and Boston-based asset-manager recruitment pipeline; access to a dedicated undergraduate career hub.
4 years
One of the premier Jesuit nursing programs in the US, with a formation-focused curriculum and strong clinical rotations across Boston's hospital network.
4 years
Flagship department at the nation's leading Jesuit-Catholic university. PULSE service-learning and the 'Perspectives' interdisciplinary core tie theology into the broader liberal-arts experience.
4 years
BC's signature Jesuit liberal-arts core — including the renowned 'Perspectives', 'Complex Problem', and 'Enduring Question' integrative courses — designed to form the whole person intellectually, spiritually, and ethically.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $89,348
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
