Boston College Athletics

Boston College competes in NCAA Division I, meaning big-time college sports with athletic scholarships and serious fan support. With 764 athletes across 27 varsity sports, about 7.7% of students compete at the highest collegiate level. The Eagles play in the strong Atlantic Coast Conference alongside powerhouses like Duke and North Carolina. Boston College distributes over $26 million in athletic scholarships annually to recruit top talent. The school has a storied football tradition, most famously Doug Flutie's Hail Mary pass against Miami in 1984. Hockey dominates winter with multiple national championships and a rabid fanbase at Conte Forum. The rivalry with Notre Dame runs deep, dating back decades of memorable football clashes. Basketball and baseball also draw strong crowds in this sports-obsessed city where professional teams set the standard.