Private university
Boston College
Newton, Massachusetts, United States
- QS ranking
- 432
- Acceptance rate
- 27%
- Tuition fee
- USD56,780/ year
Study background
University introduction
Boston College is located in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Its most popular subjects include Economics, Psychology, Finance, Communications and Biology. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 14,500 students.
Local vs international students
Percentage of local vs international students in state
87%
13%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students
Most international students come from
- 1.
China
- 2.
South Korea
- 3.
Canada
- 4.
India
- 5.
Italy
Student gender
In this university
47%
53%
Male
Female
Other
Student-faculty ratio
In this university
13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.Average in the state
11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.Average in the country
13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.
School funding
2020 Budget
USD 869 mn
2020 Endowment
USD 2.5 bn
Budget over the years (USD)
Budget
Endowment
University website
Subject information
Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year
2,326
Top 5 majors
- 1.
Economics
- 2.
Psychology
- 3.
Finance
- 4.
Communications
- 5.
Biology
Chance of subject transfer
Successful applications
Unsuccessful applications
Living abroad
Campus setting
Number of campuses
3
Campus type
Suburban
Campus size
175acres
Campus safety
Average number of crimes in country
15
Average number of crimes in state
17
Health support
In this university
531 : 1
531 students per 1 counsellor on average.Average in the state
435 : 1
435 students per 1 counsellor on average.Average in the country
599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.
Clubs & teams
Number of national league teams
29
Sport facilities
Tennis courts
3
Football / Track fields
1
Basketball courts
6
Squash courts
2
Badminton courts
2
Swimming pool
2
Indoor gyms
2
Equestrian
Available
Golf
Available
Library and dormitory
Number of libraries
8
Number of dormitories
30
About the city
Living cost
Housing cost
USD
9,780
/ year
City weather
Jan–Mar
- Humidity
60 - 63%
- Temperature
- -5°8°
Apr–Jun
- Humidity
62 - 68%
- Temperature
- 5°25°
Jul–Sep
- Humidity
67 - 70%
- Temperature
- 14°28°
Oct–Dec
- Humidity
64 - 67%
- Temperature
- -2°17°
Urban distance
Nearest international airport
Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
Distance between airport and university
21 km
Transportation modes
Public transportation
- Travel time
- Cost
1.5 - 2 hours
USD 5 - 17
Taxi
- Travel time
- Cost
0 - 0.5 hours
USD 35 - 45
After graduation
Staff in career centre
In this university
1,085 : 1
1,085 students per 1 career staff on averageAverage in state
978 : 1
978 students per 1 career staff on averageAverage in the country
1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average
Events & services
Average numbers of events per year
63
Average numbers of services
8
