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Boston College
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  • CHESTNUT HILL, MA
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Boston College
#3 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
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    Boston College Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for BC?

    Boston College admissions is very selective with an acceptance rate of 26%. Students that get into Boston College have an average SAT score between 1330-1500 or an average ACT score of 31-34. The regular admissions application deadline for Boston College is January 3.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    26%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    29,382
    SAT Range
    1330-1500
    SAT Reading
    660-730
    SAT Math
    670-770
    Students Submitting SAT
    64%
    ACT Range
    31-34
    ACT English
    33-35
    ACT Math
    28-33
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    36%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 3
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Application Fee
    $80
    Application Website
    bc.edu/content/bc-web/admission/apply.html
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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