How to Apply to Boston College

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Boston. Boston offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionwww.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/
Online Applicationwww.commonapp.org/
Financial Aidwww.bc.edu/offices/stserv/financial/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/bc
Veterans Tuitionwww.bc.edu/bc-web/offices/student-services/financial-aid/undergraduate/types-of-financial-aid.html#veterans_education_benefits
Disability Servicehttps://htwww.bc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/student-affairs/sites/dean-of-students/disability-services.html

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Boston and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

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 1,468). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Boston SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Boston College1,49034
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,46833
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts1,23781

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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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.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing705730760
Mathematics730760780
Total1,4351,490 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.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite333435
English343535
Mathematics303234

Boston 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.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Boston College
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesConsidered, if submitted
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired