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Boston College
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Annual Tuition
$67,680
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
15.7%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
91.0%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$103,937
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Boston College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Chestnut Hill, MA. With a competitive tuition profile of $67,680, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 91.0% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
15.7%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$270,720
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
3.7 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$73,937
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$468,650
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$1,208,020
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Boston College is $19,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$67,680
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
95.4%
Success
91.0%
In-State Cost
$67,680
Age 25+ Students
2.0%
Carnegie Class
R1: Doctoral — Very High Research
Working at 6yr
774 students
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