Boston College
A good fit for competitive applicants and students focused on high earning potential. no major red flags in the data. graduates earn a median of $92,500 within 10 years; exceptional 91% graduation rate.
About This School
Boston College is a private nonprofit institution located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts with approximately 10,085 undergraduate students enrolled. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 16%. The average net price after financial aid is $41,704 per year. The graduation rate is 91%, and the typical graduate earns $92,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Boston College (BC) is a private Catholic Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1863 by the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order, the university has more than 15,000 total students.
This is a strong option for students drawn to a values-grounded, Jesuit education with real career payoff — a 91% graduation rate and median earnings of $92,500 a decade out suggest students are finishing and landing well. The relatively modest median debt of $17,962 at graduation looks reasonable against those earnings, though the $39,866 average net price means you'll want to run the numbers carefully before assuming aid will make it affordable for your family. At 16% acceptance, it's a reach for most applicants, so apply with clear-eyed expectations.
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Notable Alumni
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Boston College in the news
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,085 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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