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Boston College

Scholarship

波士顿学院

QS —Times —US News #39
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA$60,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. Rankings: US News #39. Undergraduate tuition about $60,000/year. Care4YA score 56.2.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

56.2/100

Score estimated by model — for reference only.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

83.7

Resources

78.4

Selectivity

91.7

Affordability

13.0

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

Boston College is known for its strong programs in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry. The university offers a focused academic experience with particular depth in Biochemistry, preparing graduates for careers in technology, research, and industry.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #491

The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.

Graduate Program Rankings

Business (MBA)

  • Accounting#28*2026
  • Best Business Schools#53*2026
  • Business Analytics#48*2026
  • Finance#28*2026
  • Management#38*2026
  • Marketing#37*2026
  • Part-time MBA#162026

Education

  • Best Education Schools#19*2026
  • Curriculum and Instruction#12*2026
  • Student Counseling and Personnel Services#112026

Health

  • Nursing-Anesthesia#20*2026
  • Social Work#8*2026

Law

  • Best Law Schools#20*2026
  • Business/Corporate Law#25*2026
  • Clinical Training#29*2026
  • Constitutional Law#26*2026
  • Contracts/Commercial Law#35*2026
  • Criminal Law#35*2026
  • Dispute Resolution#59*2026
  • Environmental Law#51*2026
  • Health Care Law#47*2026
  • Intellectual Property Law#27*2026
  • International Law#31*2026
  • Law Schools With the Most Graduates at Big Law Firms#162026
  • Legal Writing#44*2026
  • Tax Law#8*2026
  • Trial Advocacy#66*2026

Nursing

  • Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice#21*2026
  • Best Nursing Schools: Master's#29*2026

Science

  • Biological Sciences#104*2026
  • Chemistry#67*2026
  • Mathematics#61*2026
  • Physics#73*2026

Social Sciences & Humanities

  • Economics#29*2026
  • English#44*2026
  • History#47*2026
  • Political Science#62*2026
  • Psychology#55*2026
  • Sociology#42*2026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

National Universities: An annual ranking of U.S. national research universities, focused on undergraduate outcomes: graduation and first-year retention rates, faculty resources, reputation among peer institutions and counselors, student selectivity, and graduate outcomes. Use it as a general reference for undergraduate choices — schools a few places apart are usually very close in practice.

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

16,557

Undergraduate

10,749

Graduate

5,808

Student–faculty ratio (university)

10:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

90.9%

Retention Rate

96.0%

Avg Net Price / Year

$41,704

Median Earnings

$103,937

International Students

6.5%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

Research universityLiberal arts collegeGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
1440–1540
Acceptance rate (data)
16.4%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

Grouped by college · 51 programs

Unsorted

  • AccountingDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • African and African Diaspora StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Applied Data ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Applied Psychology and Human DevelopmentDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Art HistoryDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • BiochemistrySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • BiologySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • BusinessDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • ChemistrySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • ClassicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • CommunicationDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Computer ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • CybersecurityDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • EconomicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Elementary EducationDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • EnglishDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Environmental GeoscienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Environmental StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Film StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • FinanceDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • FrenchDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • General ManagementDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Geological SciencesSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • German StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Global Public Health and the Common GoodDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Hispanic StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • HistoryDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Human-Centered EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Information TechnologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • International StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Islamic Civilization and SocietiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • ItalianDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • LinguisticsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Management and LeadershipDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • MarketingDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • MathematicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • MusicDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • NeuroscienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • NursingDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Operations ManagementDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • PhilosophyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • PhysicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Political ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • PsychologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • RussianDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Secondary EducationDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Slavic StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • SociologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • Studio ArtDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • TheatreDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35
  • TheologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1440–1540
    ACT Mid-50%33–35

Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$60,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥426,000/year

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