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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
Mentioned below are steps that Indian students must follow to apply for admission at Boston College -
Choose program
View all requirements for application form
View program specific requirement
Pay application fee
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
97% of PG students from Boston College (Class of 2024) get job in graduate school, or some experience. The majors with the highest job rate at Boston College are:
Financial Servies (14%);
Healthcare (13%);
Consulting (10%);
Banking (6%);
Computer Software (6%);
Accounting (5%);
Law and Legal Services (4%);
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
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 studying in USA:
- Narotam Sekhsaria’s Scholarships
- Hani Zeini Scholarship
- Joseph Wharton Fellowship
- Harry and Nisha Arora ’04 MBA Scholarship
- C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-G
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
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).
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes, Boston college does provide a variety on-campus housing option to its students. These accommodation options range from double, triple to quadruple room with proper meal-plans, apartments, suites, halls and more. Students can refer to the table below to get an idea of Boston College's accommodation options along with rates:
| Room Location | Rate/Semester | Total/Year |
|---|---|---|
| All rooms in Newton Campus, Upper Campus, College Road, Greycliff Hall, and Sixty-Six Comm. Ave. Mandatory Meal Plan Halls | $5,235 (Room) | $17,620.00 (Room & Board) |
| All suites in Walsh Hall Mandatory Meal Plan Hall | $5,620 (Room) $3,400.00 (Board) | $18,040.00 (Room & Board) |
| All suites in Vanderslice Hall, Ninety St. Thomas More Rd., and Stayer Hall Mandatory Meal Plan Halls | $5,905.00 (Room) $3,400.00 (Board) | $18,610.00 (Room & Board) |
| All apartments in Ignacio Hall, Rubenstein Hall, the Modular Apartments, and Gabelli and Voute Hall apartments (excluding townhouses) | $6,600.00 (Room) (Meal Plan Optional) | $13,200.00 (Without Board) |
| Townhouse apartments in Gabelli and Voute Halls, all Reservoir Apartments, Thomas More Apartments, and Recovery House | $6,995.00 (Room) (Meal Plan Optional) | $13,990.00 (Without Board) |
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Boston College has a total of three campuses, with its main campus in the picturesque neighbourhood of Chestnut Hill and two satellite campuses in Brighton and Newton. Each of the campuses features a range of facilities and services to ensure an excellent study and stay experience for the students. The 175-acre Chestnut Hill Campus has the oldest buildings of the university that house most of the academic facilities, dining points, student residences and numerous athletic fields. The 65-acre Brighton Campus has the McMullen Museum of Art, theology and ministry school, administrative offices and newly-built athletic spaces.
Newton Campus
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2 years ago
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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.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
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 2025. Boston University has an upper hand with the rank #108. Whereas, Boston College's rank is #631-640.
Mentioned below is the comparison between both the universities on the basis of some other parameters that can help you choose the better university for you:
Parameters | Boston College | Boston University |
|---|---|---|
Acceptance Rate | 15.9% | 11% |
Average GPA | 3.7 - 4.0 | 3.8 |
Annual Tuition Fee (B.Tech) | INR 44 L | INR 50 L - 60 L |
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 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.
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