Boston College

The Boston College is highly selective for international students because of its high acceptance rate. As per the official facts, the acceptance rate of Boston College for Indian students is 14%. Students should have a great academic record to take admission to Boston College. General entry requirements for Boston College Indian students are-

• Must have completed high school for UG admission
• For admission to PG courses of Boston College, students must have a Bachelor's degree and in some case, standardized test scores + work experience

 

Boston College is one of the most renowned universities in US with the rank #36 out of 443 National Universities. The institution has 1,725 international students which includes 845 UG students and 55 nationalities around the world. It is also a leader in liberal arts, scientific inquiry, and student formation.

As per U.S. News 2026 rankings, Boston College is ranked at #36 in the National Universities category. There is a one spot improvement in the National Universities rankings of Boston College. In addition to this, this college is ranked at #54 in the Best Value ranking. 

For the Class of 2024, Boston College placement rate is 96%. The median salary of the graduates was USD 74,500 (Around INR 69 lakh). As per LinkedIn, Boston College is among the best colleges for long-term career success. The top employers of the Class of 2024 graduates include EY, Deloitte, PwC, Amazon, KPMG, etc. 

For the Class of 2024, the average salary for Boston College graduates was USD 74,500 (Around INR 69 lakh). The career outcomes rate for the graduates was 96%. The top employers of these graduates were-

• Deloitte
• PwC
• EY
• Morgan Stanley
• Amazon
• Bank of America

The top industries where the graduates of Boston College of Class of 2024 were employed include-

• Financial Services & Accounting
• Healthcare, Life & Physical Sciences, & Environment
• Govt, Law, Public Policy
• Consulting, Business Services & Entrepreneurship
• Technology & Engineering

While applying to Boston College, all international need to fulfill the requirements of documents mentioned below in order to be considered eligible for studying in the institution.

• Academic transcripts
• English language proficiency exam scores (IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo);
• CV/Resume;
• A copy of the passport;
• References;
• Statement of Purpose
• Standardised exam scores (SAT/ACT);
• Recommendation letters;
• Proof of financial support and
• Work experience (if required).

Duolingo test scores are not accepted for Boston College MBA course. Minimum scores required in other English language tests are given below. 

• IELTS: 7.5
• TOEFL iBT: 100
• PTE: 68

Boston College admission requirements for international students are mentioned below:

For Undergraduate Admission

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For Graduate Admission

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Know more about the Requirements to Study in the USA for International Students

No, Boston College does not provide any need-based financial aid like scholarships to overseas applicants. Therefore, non-U.S. citizens should be prepared to finance the full cost of their Boston College education. However, all international students who do hold U.S. citizenship or a Green Card are fully eligible to receive financial aid. However, Indian students can avail some of the scholarships listed below in order to manage the heavy expenses of <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa">studying in USA</a>:

• Narotam Sekhsaria’s Scholarships
• Hani Zeini Scholarship
• Joseph Wharton Fellowship
• C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad

Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program is a 100% merit based scholarship for international students. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is Nov 1, 2026 (tentative).

The Boston College scholarships is available for incoming freshman through the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program. Both Early Decision and Regular Decision candidates are eligible for Presidential Scholarship consideration as long as they meet the priority scholarship deadline.

Check the Boston College tuition fees for Indian students below:

CourseTuitionHostel<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/boston-college/courses/ms-bc">MS</a>INR 63.42 L– / –<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/boston-college/courses/mba-pgdm-bc">MBA/PGDM</a>INR 61.07 L - 63.42 L– / –<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/boston-college/courses/bsn-bc">BSN</a>INR 61.07 LINR 16.67 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/boston-college/courses/be-btech-bc">B.E. / B.Tech</a>INR 46.29 LINR 12.47 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/boston-college/courses/bba-bc">BBA</a>INR 61.07 LINR 16.67 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/boston-college/courses/bsc-bc">B.Sc.</a>INR 61.07 LINR 16.67 L 

 

International students applying at Boston College must fulfill the standardized test scores (SAT/ACT), English proficiency exam scores and relevant documents requirements in order to secure admission in the institution.

The entry requirements for undergraduates applying to Boston College include:

• 12 years of high school education;
• Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT); and
• English language requirements (IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo).

The entry requirements for graduates applying to Boston College include:

• Bachelor's degree;
• GRE/GMAT scores; and
• English language requirements (IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo).

Boston College English language requirements are:

English Language Exam

Minimum Score Required

TOEFL iBT

100 & Above

IELTS

7.5 & Above

Duolingo English Test  (DET)

130 & Above

Boston College requirements include English language exam scores from all the non-US students. The English language minimum score requirements are-

English Language Exam

Minimum Score Required

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/toefl">TOEFL</a> iBT

100 & Above

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/ielts">IELTS</a>

7.5 & Above

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/duolingo">Duolingo English Test</a>  (DET)

130 & Above

For graduate courses, the minimum scores required in these test will vary. 

Boston College offers a wide variety of courses under undergraduate majors, undergraduate minors, graduate programs as well as academic departments and programs through its 9 schools and colleges. According to the US News and World Report subject rankings, some of the most popular majors at Boston College include:

• Social Sciences;
• Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services;
• Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs;
• Engineering and more.

The MS in Finance course of Boston College is one-year. As per U.S. News, Boston College ranks at #9 in Finance (Business School Specialty rankings). Indian students are also enrolled in this college's course. International students who want to take admission this course are recommended to have some work experience. 

The acceptance rate of MBA course at Boston College is 54%. As per U.S. News, Boston College is ranked at No. 46 in the Best Business Schools category for 2025. The class size of MBA course is 77. The undergraduate GPA for the students is 3.10. 

Boston College is one of the top-ranked universities in USA with the rank #631-640 in QS World University Rankings 2024. In US News and World Report Rankings 2024, Boston College is ranked #36 out of 443 National Universities. Whereas, Times Higher Education has ranked Boston College in the range #251-300 in World University Rankings 2024.

Boston College and Boston University are two very well-known institutions in US and qualify as some of most popular study abroad options for students. In terms of QS World University Rankings 2024 - Best Global Universities, Boston University has an upper hand with the rank #93. Whereas, Boston College's rank is #631-640.

The comparative QS rankings of Boston University and Boston College are listed below:

Year Boston UniversityBoston College 2024#93#631-6402023#108#551-6002022#112#4942021#110#4542020#98#432

Yes, Boston College provides housing facilities. The university campus has 35 residence halls. The cost of housing can range between INR 11.7 Lakhs - 19.6 Lakhs depending on the room size and campus locations.

Boston College USA competes in NCAA Division I level. The university  is home to 31 intercollegiate teams, a number of club sports, 40+ intramural sports programs and courses in Spin, Yoga, Aquatics, and more.