First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 4, 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 4, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: bc.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Boston College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 4 | 6 Math Core / Math 1100, Math 1101, Math 1102 or…6 Math Core / Math 1100, Math 1101, Math 1102 or Math 1103 course equivalent | |
| Biology | 3 | 1 Natural Science Core | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 1 Natural Science Core | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 3 1 Natural Science Core | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | Writing Core Only | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | Literature Core Only | |
| Psychology | 3 | 1 Social Science Core* | |
| Statistics | 5 | 3 Fulfills Business Statistics Requirement for CSOM |
Show all 23 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus BC | 4 | 6 Math Core / Math 1100, Math 1101, Math 1102 or…6 Math Core / Math 1100, Math 1101, Math 1102 or Math 1103 course equivalent | |
| Biology | 3 | 1 Natural Science Core | |
| Biology | 4 | 6 2 Natural Science Core | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 1 Natural Science Core | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 6 2 Natural Science Core | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 3 1 Natural Science Core | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | Writing Core Only | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 Writing Core | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | Literature Core Only | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 Literature Core | |
| Psychology | 3 | 1 Social Science Core* | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 1 Social Science Core. Please consult with the…3 1 Social Science Core. Please consult with the department to determine if any placement within the major is appropriate. | |
| Statistics | 5 | 3 Fulfills Business Statistics Requirement for CSOM | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 1 Natural Science Core | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 3 1 Natural Science Core | |
| European History | 4 | 6 History I Core and History II Core | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Demonstrates MCAS Language Proficiency | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 1 Romance Language Elective and MCAS Language Proficiency | |
| Art History | 3 | Arts Core | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 Arts Core/ARTH1101 or ARTH1102 course equivalent | |
| Art History | 5 | 6 Arts Core/ARTH1101 and ARTH1102 course equivalent | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 Arts Core | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 3 1 Chinese Language Elective & MCAS Language Proficiency | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 1 Social Science Core | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | Demonstrates MCAS Language Proficiency | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 3 1 Romance Language Elective and MCAS Language Proficiency | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 3 1 German Language Elective & MCAS Language Proficiency | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | Demonstrates MCAS Language Proficiency | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 3 1 Romance Language Elective and MCAS Language Proficiency | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 3 1 Japanese Language Elective & MCAS Language Proficiency | |
| Latin | 4 | 6 2 Classical Language Electives and MCAS…6 2 Classical Language Electives and MCAS Language Proficiency | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 3 1 Natural Science Core | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | Demonstrates MCAS Language Proficiency | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 3 1 Romance Language Elective and MCAS Language Proficiency |
Source: bc.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 324 |
| Finance | 209 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 185 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 172 |
| Computer Science | 128 |
| Accounting | 127 |
| Psychology | 127 |
| Political Science and Government | 113 |
Show the other 45 majors
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 112 |
| Applied Psychology | 111 |
| Neuroscience | 105 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 95 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 62 |
| English Language and Literature | 56 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 49 |
| Environmental Studies | 46 |
| History | 44 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 36 |
| Philosophy | 31 |
| Mathematics | 28 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 22 |
| Biochemistry | 22 |
| Information Science/Studies | 19 |
| Chemistry | 19 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 14 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management | 8 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 7 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 6 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 6 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
| German Language and Literature | 4 |
| Linguistics | 4 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 3 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 3 |
| Music | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Natural Sciences | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 2 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Islamic Studies | 1 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
| Public Health | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Boston College ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #6 for Financeof 50 colleges
- #8 for Business administration and managementof 50 colleges
- #11 for Marketingof 50 colleges
- #23 for Accountingof 50 colleges
- #23 for Economicsof 50 colleges
- #24 for Information systemsof 50 colleges
- #25 for Nursingof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, ACC
Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Sailing, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, ACC
Basketball, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Sailing, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
5,025,517 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.7 of 20
Elevation
186 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
19°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
49.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
20 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$3,510 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Boston University3 mi
- Emmanuel College3 mi
- Simmons University4 mi
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design4 mi
- Harvard University4 mi
- Wentworth Institute of Technology4 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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