UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA 9,532 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top 40Jesuit
Accept
16.7%
Yield
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Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%)
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SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
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SAT Math (mid 50%)
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ACT Composite (mid 50%)
33–34
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTEGPA information not published by college
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$69,400
Total COA
$88,632
Avg need-based aid
$60,503
Avg merit award
$20,795
Net price after avg need aid
$28,129
Boston College meets 1% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Boston College's AP Policy
Boston College awards advanced placement for scores of 4 or 5 on most AP exams, which primarily allows students to fulfill core requirements and take more advanced courses. AP credits do not reduce the 120 credits required for graduation, but students with the equivalent of 30 AP credits can apply for advanced standing to graduate in three years.
Min score
4
Credit cap
30 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankImportant
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayImportant
- Recommendation(s)Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
Boston College remains committed to leading its students on a comprehensive journey of discovery—one that integrates their intellectual, personal, ethical, and religious formation.
Distilled Themes
Holistic educationJesuit, Catholic valuesService to othersPersonal formation
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Boston College looks beyond the numbers to find the 'human being' behind the application, so a compelling, authentic personal story is critical.
- 02They value students who have authentic passions and have taken initiative in their extracurriculars, not just those who have checked off a list of activities.
- 03A demonstrated understanding and appreciation for Jesuit values, such as service and personal formation, will resonate with the admissions committee.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Craft a personal essay that tells a unique story about yourself, revealing your character and personality.
- 02Highlight your independence, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to follow your own path.
- 03Connect your interests and aspirations to Boston College's Jesuit, Catholic mission and values.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- An overly polished or inauthentic application that doesn't reflect the student's genuine voice and experiences
- Generic essays that fail to tell a personal story or reveal the applicant's character
- A lack of demonstrated interest in Boston College's unique mission and identity
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Finance; Economics; Biology; Nursing; TheologyDivinityand Religious Studies; Philosophy
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 2, 2026
→ Feb 15, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 2, 2026
→ Apr 1, 2026
Early Action
Not offered
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Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
TrackedWeight: Considered
Boston College considers applicant interest, as stated in their Common Data Set, but does not explicitly mention tracked channels on their admissions website.
Coach action
As Boston College considers interest, engage with the school, but focus on showcasing your strengths through the application itself since specific channels aren't advertised.
Provenance