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Boston College, BC, is a private university located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest Jesuit, Catholic universities in the U.S. The campus is spread over 381 acres. Boston College is called ‘The Heights’ due to its lofty aspirations and elevated location on Chestnut Hill.
Boston College confers more than 4,000 degrees annually in more than 50 fields of study. BC comprises nine schools and colleges:
The mascot for all Boston College athletic teams is the Eagle and the BC’s teams are generally known as The Eagles.
Fields of study in vogue at BC include media.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 27% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at BC. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 710 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 630 to 720 in 2007.
The most successful professors at BC are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 14,621 students study at BC (in 2007).
Very few students at the school attend part-time. BC offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Atlantic Coast Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Ave
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
General Phone: (617) 552-8000
http://WWW.BC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 946 | finance, business management, accounting, marketing, business administration, organizational behavior, operations management |
| Liberal Arts | 886 | English, history, political science, economics, sociology, international relations, Spanish language, Classical languages, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 526 | curriculum and instruction, education courses, elementary school teaching, higher education administration, secondary teaching, educational administration, educational research, early childhood education |
| Law | 256 | law |
| Media | 248 | communication studies |
| Science | 244 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, geological and earth sciences, geology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 216 | registered nursing, nursing administration, adult health nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing, nurse anesthetist, pediatric nursing, mental health nursing, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 206 | social work |
| Religion And Philosophy | 205 | philosophy, theology, pastoral counseling, religious education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 199 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Office And Administration | 67 | business support services |
| Mathematics | 41 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 30 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer science, information science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 17 | various performing arts |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 12 | film studies |
| Music | 7 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for BC in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,350 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 1,365 | 42 |
| First-professional degree | 256 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 157 | 25 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 6 |
In 2007, BC had a total enrollment of 14,621 students (12,918 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 28% |
| New York | 16% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| California | 6% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
BC offers campus housing for 7,325 of its 12,918 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Newton, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28,850 | 7,869 | 27% | 2,291 | 29% |
| Men | 12,404 | 3,813 | 31% | 1,148 | 30% |
| Women | 16,446 | 4,056 | 25% | 1,143 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 720 |
| SAT Writing | 620 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,674 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,674 |
| Room and board | $ 11,060 |
| Room charge | $ 6,820 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
BC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 212800)
BC has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 294 | 144 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 53 | 54 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 71 | 63 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 178 | $145,233 | 69 | $126,013 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 157 | $91,050 | 99 | $86,997 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 72 | $83,381 | 74 | $76,154 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 10 | $54,390 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 10 | $77,362 | 9 | $55,689 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 418 | $112,364 | 261 | $91,909 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 146 | 181 | 327 |
| Football | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| Basketball | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Track | 0 | 22 | 22 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 148 | 181 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Evaluation and Research
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets BC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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