Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 16.7%
- Average SAT
- 1,488
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,435–1,540
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 34
- Total Enrollment
- 9,865
Admissions Overview
Boston College is highly selective with a 16.66% acceptance rate. This means fewer than 2 out of 10 applicants gain admission, making it one of the more competitive Catholic universities in the nation. Successful applicants typically score between 1435-1540 on the SAT or around 34 on the ACT. The 95.37% retention rate shows admitted students rarely transfer out. BC seeks intellectually curious students who value both academic rigor and service to others, reflecting its Jesuit mission. The school looks for applicants who can thrive in a community that balances scholarly pursuit with spiritual growth and social responsibility.