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  • Estd. 1863
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For Boston College admissions, international candidates are advised to apply within the deadlines listed below:

  • Early Decision I / Spring Intake: Nov 1, 2025
  • Early Decision II / Regular Decision: Jan 2, 2025

About Boston College

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Year of establishment
1863
Also known as
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University website
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Student website
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Total foreign students
1878
Campus size
120 acres
No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 2 billion
Scholarships granted
4345
Scholarship amount granted
USD 204 million
Application fees
USD 80
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
1171
Faculty/Student ratio
12
Male/Female ratio
1.12
Total criminal offences
962
Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

72%

Asian

11%

Hispanic

11%

Black

4%

UG Student residence

Out of state

70%

In state

21%

Foreign

7%

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UG Number of Applicant

40494
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Overall Graduation Rate

0.91
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Q:   What is Boston College known for?

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Boston College is one of the most renowned universities in US with the rank #36 out of 443 National Universities. The institution is home to a total of 1,725 international students, including 845 undergraduates, representing 55 nationalities around the world. Boston College is known as a leader in the liberal arts, scientific inquiry, and student formation.

Q:   What are Boston College admission requirements for international students?

A: 

Boston College admission requirements for international students are mentioned below:

For Undergraduate Admission

·      Submit your high school transcript

·      Submit the standardized test score of ACT/SAT (optional)

·      Provide the supporting material, i.e., Letter of Recommendation, two teacher evaluations, and a mid-year grade report

·      Submit the Boston college application fee

·      English proficiency test score

For Graduate Admission

·      A bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

·      Submit Three Letters of Recommendation

·      Submit 1-2 page Statement of Purpose

·      Provide the standardized test score of GRE

·      A writing sample

·      English proficiency test score

Know more about the Requirements to Study in the USA for International Students

Q:   What is Boston College acceptance rate international students?

A: 

The Boston College is highly selective for international students because of its high acceptance rate. The Boston College acceptance rate is 15.5% for the class of 2027 and for the class of 2026, the acceptance rate is 17%. Therefore, it is compulsory to have good academic profile with a qualifying GPA for Boston College admission.

Q:   Is Boston College good for MBA?

A: 

Boston College (Carroll) is ranked among the top business schools in the USA. Currently, the colleges ranks 42 in the Best Business Schools in the USA. Among all the Boston College courses, the part-time MBA programme rank 28 in the USA. The Boston College fees for MBA programme is also affordable for international students. Therefore, yes the college is the perfect choice to study MBA.

Q:   Is the SAT required for Boston College?

A: 

Boston College maintain their test-optional admission policy for 2023-24 application cycle, hence the SAT score is not mandatory for international students. However, students can submit their test score directly to the testing agency to Boston College.

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Admissions 2025

  • Application fees :No Fees
  • Type of deadline :Rolling
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Fall16ᵗʰ Jan - 14ᵗʰ May 2024
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University CityBoston, Massachusetts, USA
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Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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