boston College

Boston College (BC) is one of the most frequently searched colleges in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of American colleges.

BC is a private, Jesuit Catholic research university, established in 1863.The school currently serves an enrollment of nearly 15,000 students, with roughly two thirds of them studying at the undergraduate level. Roughly one third of undergraduates who apply to BC are accepted.

The school ranks 32nd among universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report, and is also a top producer of Fulbright scholars.

Notable alumni of the college include many famous athletes, businessmen, educators, entertainers, politicians, scientists, and writers. BC is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.

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Boston College is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, along with the following 27 other colleges:

Canisius College
College of the Holy Cross
Creighton University
Fairfield University
Fordham University
Georgetown University
Gonzaga University
John Carroll University
Le Moyne College
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Maryland
Loyola University New Orleans
Marquette University
Regis University
Rockhurst University
Saint Louis University
St. Joseph's University
St. Peter's University
Santa Clara University
Seattle University
Spring Hill College
University of Detroit Mercy
University of San Francisco
University of Scranton
Wheeling Jesuit University
Xavier University

BC consists of the following schools:

BC Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
BC Graduate School of Social Work
BC Law School
BC School of Theology and Ministry
Carroll School of Management
Connell School of Nursing
Lynch School of Education
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Woods College of Advancing Studies

boston college Q&A

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about BC.

1. Where is Boston College?

The BC campus is located in a wealthy area of Boston known as Chestnut Hill, roughly 6 miles west pf downtown Boston. Here is the official mailing and visiting address of the main campus of BC:

Boston College

140 Commonwealth Avenue

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

02467

The visiting address of the BC Law School is:

BC Law School

885 Centre Street

Newton, Massachusetts

02458

2. What types of degrees are available at Boston College?

BC offers Bachelors degree and Masters degree programs, as well as PhD programs in a number of disciplines.

3. What undergraduate majors are offered at Boston College?

The college offers more than 60 undergraduate (Bachelor degree) majors, such as:

Accounting
American Heritage
Applied Psychology & Human Development
Art History
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Analytics
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Communication
Computer Science
Corporate Reporting
Criminal Justice
Economics
Elementary Education
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Geosciences
Environmental Studies
Film Studies
Finance
French
General Management
General Science
Geology
German Studies
Hispanic Studies
History
Independent Studies
Information Systems
International Studies
Islamic Civilization
Italian Studies
Linguistics
Management and Leadership
Marketing
Mathematics
Music
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Operations Management
Perspectives on Spanish America
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Romance Languages
Russian
Secondary Education
Slavic Studies
Social Sciences
Sociology
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Theology

Above: An aerial view of BC, as Gasson Hall cuts a magnificent, gothic silhouette against a sunsetting sky.

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4. What graduate programs are available at Boston College?

BC offers graduate (Masters degree) studies in education, law, management, nursing, theology, and more.

Click here for a list of Doctoral (PhD) Programs at BC.

5. What courses are taught at the Boston College Law School?

BC features a comprehensive law college program.

First-year students must take the following courses at the BC law school:

Civil Litigation
Civil Procedure
Constitutional Law
Contracts
Criminal Law
Deals and Disputes
Evidence
Law Practice
Legal Interviewing
Negotiation
Property
Torts

Upper level law students can choose from more than 200 law courses, including:

Administrative Law
Advocacy
American Indian Law
American Legal Education
Appellate Law
Business Law
Business Immigration Law
Children's Law
Civil Litigation
Civil Rights Law
Complex Litigation
Constitutional Law
Consumer Bankruptcy
Consumer Law
Corporate Governance
Corporations
Criminal Law
Domestic Violence and the Law
Education Law and Public Policy
Employee Benefits Law
Employment Law
Environmental Law
Estate Planning
European Union Law
Federal Courts
Feminist Jurisprudence
Foreign Relations
Global Economy
Health Law
Human Rights
Immigration Law
Independent Studies
Intellectual Property Law
Jurisprudence
Juvenile Law
Labor Law
Law and Religion
Law of Toxic Substances
Law Practice
Legal Interviewing and Counseling
Legal Writing
Local Government Law
Mediation
Mergers and Acquisitions
Negotiation
Philanthropy Law
Private Equity
Professional Responsibility
Property Law
Prosecution
Securities Regulation
Sports Law
Statutory Interpretation
Taxation Law
Torts
Trademark Law
Trusts & Estates
War Crimes Law

Most of these courses are electives, with the following upper level requirements:

A professional responsibility course
A course satisfying the “Perspectives on Law and Justice” requirement
A course satisfying the Upper-Level Writing requirement
At least six experiential learning credits
A class covering lawyering skills may substitute for the experiential learning credits.

Above: The BC Law School.

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6. How much does it cost to attend Boston College?

According to the BC website, the current estimated cost of tuition and fees for undergraduate students to attend the college full time for one full school year is:

$53,901 in tuition and fees
$14,142 for room and board

TOTAL: $68,043

The cost of enrollment at the BC Graduate schools are as follows:

The cost of the Nursing program at the Connell School of Nursing is $1,298 per credit.
For Law School admissions, the cost of tuition and fees is less than $55,000 for one full year. However, when you add in all your living expenses, the total budget comes to approximately $72,500.
The cost of attendance at the Carroll School of Business is $47,340 per year for full time students, and $1,612 per credit for part time students.
At the Lynch School of Education, the current cost of enrollment is $1,364 per credit for both full time and part time students.

Additional fees may also apply, such as application fees, registration fees, textbook fees, technology fees, parking fees, insurance fees, and others.

Students applying to BC are probably eligible for financial aid if they fill out the Federal FAFSA form. Roughly 88% of BC students receive financial aid.

Shown above: Dorms at BC

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Shown above: Downtown Boston

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7. What is the Boston College campus like?

The main campus of BC spans more than 175 suburban acres in Chestnut Hill, an affluent enclave of Boston. The main campus features some very early examples of Collegiate Gothic architecture. In fact, the main campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Among the 120 academic buildings are classroom buildings, numerous labs, 8 research libraries, and several residence halls.

The campus is bordered by Beacon Street to the south, and Commonwealth Avenue to the north. Needless to say, the neighborhood is bursting with cultural attractions, fine restaurants, and conveniences galore. Pubic transportation is abundant.

The BC Law School is located in Newton, roughly two miles northwest of the main campus.

The athletic teams at BC are called the Eagles. They play for Division I of the the NCAA. The school colors are maroon and gold.

Intercollegiate sports for men and women at BC include:

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rowing
Sailing
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball

The school also features many club and intramural sports, such as

Aquatics
Badminton
Basketball
Dance
Dodgeball
Fitness
Flag Football
Health & Wellness
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating
Indoor Soccer
Karate
Rock Climbing
Softball
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Walleyball

Campus life at BC also includes numerous non athletic activities, such as musical groups, cultural organizations, about a dozen campus publications, and hundreds more student interest groups.

Above: The BC men's hockey team wins National Championship.

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8. What are the distance learning options at Boston College?

Although BC is not especially known for distance learning, the school offers some online classes through a learning management system called STM:Crossroads. Many of these are theology courses. Check the BC website for a list of upcoming online courses.

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9. What is the contact information for Boston College?

You can reach the main campus office of BC by calling 617-552-8000.

To reach the law school of BC, call 617-552-4340.

Shown above: The BC logo

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