Boston College admissions
Chestnut Hill, MA
Boston College acceptance rate
16.4%
5,755 of 35,037 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Highly selective. With a rate like this, Boston College is usually a reach unless your grades and scores are well above the typical admitted student.
Key numbers
- Yield: 43% of admitted students enrolled (2,501 of 5,755).
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Common questions about Boston College
What is the acceptance rate at Boston College?
Boston College admitted 16.4% of applicants (5,755 of 35,037) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Boston College?
2,501 of the 5,755 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 43%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Boston College?
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