History
Boston College was founded in 1863 by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) to educate Boston’s predominantly Irish, Catholic immigrant community. It opened its doors on September 5, 1864, in a building on Harrison Avenue in Boston’s South End, a “small streetcar college” for commuting students.
Education
Boston College builds upon its traditions. It seeks to be the national leader in the liberal arts; to fulfill its Jesuit, Catholic mission of faith and service; to continue to develop model programs to support students in their formation; and to seek solutions—as researchers, educators, leaders, and caregivers—that directly address the world’s most urgent problems.
Research
Our more than 35 research centers and institutes make significant contributions in scientific research, the exploration of the relationship between religion and society, and improved practice in education and corporate conduct.
Career
The Boston College Career Center assists students in discovering their unique gifts and talents, offering a range of services to help students identify their interests and integrate them into meaningful careers and lives.
Boston College Key Statistics & Highlights
- #251 Ranking
- 31 PhDs
- 149 Scholarships
- 858 Academic Staff
- 12,958 Students
- 1,555 Students (int'l)
- 6,997 Students (female)
- Private Institution Type
Boston College Overview
Boston College Scholarships
Boston College Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Boston College. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Boston College Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | 251 | 251 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 501 | 501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 16 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 618 | 534 | 518 |
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QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Climbed 105 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 631 | 631 | 526 |
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Student services
The office of the Registrar provides support and service to students, parents, alumni, faculty, and administrators of Boston College in the areas of records, registration, reporting, transcripts, graduation, scanning services for classroom assessment (e.g., Scantrons), classroom management, and scheduling.
The office also assists external audiences such as employers seeking degree verification and alumni who request copies of their transcripts.
Housing services
The mission of the Office of Residential Life is to create a respectful, healthy, inclusive, and safe living community for our residents. We are committed to integrating the Ignatian tradition into the formation of each student by connecting their intellectual, ethical, religious, and spiritual lives through a multiplicity of programs and services. Our role in this formation is to promote the academic mission of the University, encourage responsible and ethical behaviors, engage residents in conversations regarding diversity, and to create safe, well-managed learning environments where students can seek the greater good.
Library services
As intellectual and cultural centers for Boston College, the Libraries acquire, preserve, and facilitate access to world-class collections, engage in collaborations that benefit scholarship, teaching, and learning, and support student formation and discernment in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
ICT services
Boston College Media Technology Services provides a wide range of technology support and media production services for the entire university.
The staff of MTS assist members of the Boston College community who use technology in the areas of teaching, learning, research projects, conference planning, and event support.
Medical services
Not feeling well? University Health Services is here to help you by diagnosing and treating physical, emotional, or transitional issues you may be having. Appointments are available Monday through Friday in the Outpatient Unit. After hours (during the academic year), students can be evaluated in our Inpatient Unit.
Campus life
Step inside Gasson Hall, cheer on the Eagles at Alumni Stadium, or take a stroll down Linden Lane. Our main campus is located in the picturesque Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Newton, just a short drive from downtown Boston and accessible by public transportation. This campus houses the University’s oldest buildings, most of its academic and residence halls, athletic facilities, and dining locations.
Sports facilities
Boston College is home to 31 intercollegiate Division I teams, a variety of club sports, 44 intramural sports programs, and courses in aquatics, spin, yoga, and more. That means you have plenty of reasons to cheer and countless opportunities to stay active.
Student clubs
With more than 300 student organizations to choose from, focused on everything from arts and culture to politics and socioeconomics to civics, service, and social justice, you'll have opportunities to connect to a wide variety of students, develop leadership skills, and make a difference on campus and beyond.
Accreditation
Since 1935, Boston College has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
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Boston College Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 16 reviews
- 5 Star 9 Reviews
- 4 Star 4 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 1 Review
The school of excellence.
My opinion about the university college is that it is a learning center for professionals. I like the environment and the buildings outlook. I dislike it also because it is suited within the city , so a lot of noise. I would recommend it to others.
My experience in Travel and Tourism Management
Currently still studying my course but the time I've had here has been amazing; the lecturers are incredibly kind and helpful. I feel like the best thing about the course is that the modules I do have an actual impact on my life and I'm learning something genuinely useful, for example on how to be a successful manager or how the tourism industry works around the world and issues it has caused, which is important because I want to travel as much as possible when I finish my course. We also had the chance of visiting Venice while on the course for a week which was an amazing experience. As for something that I wish could be improved is sometimes the study material given for assignments isn't the most helpful so we are tasked with doing work independently which could be seen as a plus as well.
The Department of Nursing in Patras, My review
I have been studying Nursing in Patras since 2021 and I can say, so far, that it is one of the best experiences I have had. From its lavish fellowships to the clinical programs offered by the department, in collaboration with its local hospitals, they have given me the opportunity of a lifetime. And that's because it gives me the opportunity to learn and practice more and more with the human body and its care needs.