Boston College
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Average High School GPA: 4.10 (weighted)
Standardized Test Policy: Test-optional
SAT Range: 1380–1520
ACT Range: 32–34
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 9,125 (Chestnut Hill campus only)
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: Jesuit Catholic
Political Leaning (Campus): Liberal/Moderate
In State Tuition: $63,606
Out of State Tuition: $63,606
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Chestnut Hill (Newton), Massachusetts
Setting: Suburban (about 5 miles west of downtown Boston)
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 29°F (–2°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 74°F (23°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 47 inches
Nearest Airport: Logan International Airport (BOS) — ≈ 10 miles (≈ 20-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @bostoncollege
Swim & Dive Team Instagram: @bc_swimming
Twitter (X): @bostoncollege
Facebook: Boston College
LinkedIn: Boston College
YouTube: Boston College
TikTok: @bostoncollege
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Nickname: Eagles
Mascot: Baldwin the Eagle
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Margot Connell Recreation Center
Head Coach: Dara Torres
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #13 in ACC
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #15 in ACC
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Forbes Top Colleges
#59
#41
In Private Colleges
#45
In Research Universities
#26
In The Northeast
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#122
America's Best Midsize Employers 2024
#127
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A-
Athletics: A+
Professors: A
Dorms: C+
Student Life: A+
Value: A
Campus: A
Party Scene: A-
Location: A
Campus Food: B-
Safety: A-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #26 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #47 of 1,332
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