Tuition (in-state)$70,000
Student : faculty11:1
Acceptance15%
Enrollment15,000
Walk score62
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Education
| Programs | Finance, economics, nursing, communication, education |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 93% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $70,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $70,000 |
| Room and board | $19,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 11:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 93%
Location and walk score
62/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Chestnut Hill Reservoir loop
- Green Line into Boston
- Fenway Park
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 4,500 |
|---|
- Carroll MBA
- BC Law
- Lynch education
- Connell nursing MSN
- School of Theology
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$72,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months92%
Career servicesCareer Center; the Eagle Intern Fellowship funds unpaid internships
Top employers of recent graduates
- Deloitte
- PwC
- EY
- Fidelity
- Wayfair
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
80%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Center Summer Internship Fund
- Eagle Intern Fellowship
- Boston placements with alumni employers
Alumni
| Living alumni | 200,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Amy Poehler
- Doug Flutie
- Chris O'Donnell
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | ACC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aid100% of need met · Deadline: Jan 1
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