Boston College

country rank	98
world rank	157

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University Overview

Established in 1863, Boston College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Chestnut Hill (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Boston College (BC) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Boston College (BC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 155 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Boston College
Acronym	BC
Founded	1863
Motto	Ever to Excel
Colours	Maroon and gold
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University Location

Address	140 Commonwealth Avenue Chestnut Hill (population range: 500,000-1,000,000) 02467-3809 Massachusetts United States
T	+1 (617) 552 8000
F	+1 (617) 552 8828

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities
Business & Social Sciences
Language & Cultural
Medicine & Health
Engineering
Science & Technology

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Boston College for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)
International students Int'l student	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Boston College's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	30-40%
Admission Office	140 Commonwealth Avenue, Devlin Hall 208 Chestnut Hill 02467-3809 +1 (617) 552 3100 800 360 2522

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Boston College's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	15,000-19,999
Academic Staff	1,000-1,499
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	Christian-Catholic Jesuit - www.jesuit.org

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Boston College for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Year of first Accreditation
1935

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (AANA)

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the Boston College as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations and Memberships section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

568 Group
International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU)
Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)

Academic Structure

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Wikipedia Article

Wikipedia
Boston College's official Wikipedia article

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 21 March 2018

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Boston College

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