Boston College
Boston College is one of the seventy-nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Massachusetts. The campus is located in an urban area, in Chestnut Hill.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 14,628 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,412 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,291 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 95%). Every year 92% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Boston College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $52,500, and fees were $846. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $52,500 and $846 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students14,628 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate95% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 92 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 11 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 4 |
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3 miles away |
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5 miles away |
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6 miles away |
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MGH Institute of Health Professions
6 miles away |
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Regis College
7 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Georgetown University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 10 nursing programs |
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New York University
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Vanderbilt University
offers 7 nursing programs |
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Duke University
offers 10 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1935 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 10/12/2002 - Current |
Admission
32%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1320 to 1490 |
| ACT | 31 to 33 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $75 |
| Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,900/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,900/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,900/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,572/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,572/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,572/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $85,500 | $85,500 | $85,500 |
| ADN | 70 | $133,000 | $133,000 | $133,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $237,500 | $237,500 | $237,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $78,600 | $78,600 | $78,600 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 55% of Boston College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 13% | $4,627 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $3,081 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $2,657 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 43% | $38,307 |
| Federal Student Loans | 38% | $3,602 |
| Private Loans | -- | $2,633 |
$27,299
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,391 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,109 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,440 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$23,107 |
| Over $110,000$47,691 |
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Student Population
9,921
Undergrads
4,707
Graduates
7,887
Women
6,741
Men
90%
Full-time
10%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
58% |
|
Non-resident alien |
11% |
|
Hispanic |
9% |
|
Asian |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.
