Boston College
Chestnut Hill, USA
"A private university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#88 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months OPT (STEM +24 months)
About Boston College
Boston College is a private university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, founded in 1863. Its campus is in Chestnut Hill, a mid-sized community with easy access to housing, shops and local employers. Popular programmes include Management, Economics, Nursing and Finance. Admission is highly competitive and international applicants are assessed on grades, essays and recommendations.
Rankings & Recognition
#88
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Boston College's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
35.50#
Employer Reputation
28.10#
Faculty Student Ratio
18.50#
Citations per Faculty
15.20#
International Faculty Ratio
10.10#
International Student Ratio
10.30#
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Key Facts
1863
Founded
Private university
Type
Chestnut Hill
City
Popular Programs
Management
Economics
Nursing
Finance
Data Science
Application Details
Application Route
Online via school portal / Common App
Intakes
Fall and Spring
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
I-20 + F-1 student visa
Post-Study Work
12 months OPT (STEM +24 months)
Green Card Pathway
H-1B / employment-based
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
12 months OPT (STEM +24 months)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff —
Student-Staff Ratio —
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Boston College has its campus in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, in a mid-sized city setting.
Campus Details
1
main campus
1863
founded
Campus Forecast
Humid: cold snowy winters
warm summers
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Residence halls and nearby off-campus rentals
Dining
Dining halls with flexible meal plans
Health & Wellness
Student health centre and counselling; health insurance required
Activities & Clubs
Faith-based student groups
Service projects
Campus ministry events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
20,000 – 65,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Most students start in the fall semester (August or September), with a spring intake in January at many programmes. Check the Boston College international admissions pages for deadlines.
Scholarships at Boston College
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Very strong grades, essays and recommendations; English proof where needed. Test policy is set by the university. Prior study related to Management helps for that major.
Postgraduate
Strong bachelor's record, statement and recommendations; GRE / GMAT where the programme asks. For Finance, a related bachelor's degree is preferred.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Academic transcripts
English test score (TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo)
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters
Resume / CV
Bank statement (proof of funds)
Passport-size photo
GRE / GMAT / SAT if required
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the school website.
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Apply online
Apply through the school application portal or the Common App.
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Documents & fee
Upload transcripts, test scores and documents, and pay the application fee.
4
Admission offer
Receive the admission decision and accept the offer with a deposit.
5
Receive I-20
Submit proof of funds and receive the Form I-20 from the school.
6
F-1 visa
Pay the SEVIS fee, book the F-1 visa interview and then travel to campus.
Campus & Location
Boston College has its campus in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, in a mid-sized city setting.
Bachelor's
3
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Bachelor's
Management
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Bachelor's
Economics
Master's
2
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Master's
Finance
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Master's
Data Science
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