BC also received high rankings at the graduate and professional levels, ranking second for finance and 17th for law.
News
BC Partners with Student Veteran Enrollment Program
As college applications for the next academic year draw to a close, Boston College has announced new plans to increase its veteran enrollment in the coming years. The University has partnered with Service to School’s VetLink Program, which connects student veterans to a network of partner colleges and universities across the country. Service to School,…
Coronavirus Updates, Featured Story, Academics, News
BC Drops SAT, ACT Requirement for Upcoming Year
Boston College has announced that it will be test optional for Class of 2025 applicants in the upcoming admissions cycle.
News, Top Story, Academics, Administration
BC Accepts 24 Percent of Class of 2024 Applicants
Of the 29,400 students who applied this academic year, 24 percent were admitted—a 3-point drop from the 27 percent acceptance rate BC has held for the past two years.
News, On Campus, Featured Story, Administration
Admissions Focusing on Increased AHANA Enrollment
The AHANA+ population at BC increased for the third consecutive year. BC attributes the rise in AHANA+ enrollment to national trends and BC’s efforts.
News, On Campus, Featured Story, Administration
BC Sees Drop in Applications for Class of ’24
Boston College received almost 30,000 applications for the undergraduate Class of 2024, over 5,000 fewer than the BC-record Class of 2023
News, On Campus, Top Story, Administration
BC Partners With Low-Income Recruitment Organization
Boston College will partner with QuestBridge, a nonprofit organization that helps low-income students apply to college, beginning with the class of 2025.
Theatre, Arts, Metro
Admissions of White Guilt and Saviorship at the SpeakEasy Stage
The play, published even before the 2016 elections, fits uncannily with the recent college admissions scandals, from Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin to Harvard’s affirmative action lawsuit.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Acceptance Rate for Class of 2023 Holds Steady at 27 Percent
Boston College accepted 9,500 students from a total pool of 35,500. Total applications rose over 14 percent from last year.
Editorials, Opinions
Editorial: New ED Policy Forces Students to Pick BC Over Competitors
” Overall, the decision risks alienating students for whom financial aid is a significant factor in their college choice, as well as students who attend low-resource high schools who do not have a counselor to keep up with rapid changes in BC’s admissions process. It may also lead to a more Catholic and wealthier university, limiting diversity and accessibility.”
