Boston College Admission
Application Fee
$80
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
15.65%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
41.36%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,335
SAT Scores
1,490
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 40,494 students have applied and 6,748 students have allowed to admit to Boston College (Acceptance rate: 16.66%). BC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 34.60 % where 2,335 students have finally enrolled out of 6,748 admitted students.
BC acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as New York University and Emory University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 15.28%).
BC enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 41.42%).
How to Apply to Boston College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply BC. BC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at BC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Boston College is 1,490 and the average ACT score is 34. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Boston College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,475). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | 1,490 | 34 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,475 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,237 | 81 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Boston College, 800 students submitted SAT scores (34% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,490 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 705 | 730 | 760 |
| Mathematics | 730 | 760 | 780 |
| Total | 1,435 | 1,490 | 1,540 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Boston College, 415 students submitted ACT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 34 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| English | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 32 | 34 |
BC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Boston College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |