Boston College Eligibility

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:

Boston College admission requirements include English language exam scores from all the non-US students, along with SAT/ACT scores. The English language minimum score requirements at Boston College are listed in the table below:

Boston College English language requirements can be waived if the applicant meets at least one of the following three criteria:

• English is their native language;
• Has attended a U.S. high school or another majority native English speaking country for at least three years and is enrolled in a traditional academic curriculum without ESOL coursework; or
• Has scored 650 or above on the SAT exam or 29 & above on the ACT English section.