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Boston College admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 16.4%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1440-1540
- ACT (middle 50%): 33-35
Boston College is highly selective. Strong stats put you in contention, but they never guarantee admission, and the rest of your application decides it.
What you need to get into Boston College
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1540 or an ACT around 35 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Boston College a stronger bet. Below 1440, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Boston College a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Boston College's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Boston College with schools in each tier.
Want the full picture? See how to actually get into Boston College, or run the all-school acceptance calculator to build a balanced list.
Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Boston College?
Boston College has a 16.4% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Boston College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Boston College scored 1440-1540 on the SAT. Scoring above 1540 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1440 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Boston College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Boston College scored 33-35 on the ACT. Above 35 is strong, below 33 is below the typical admit.
Is Boston College a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Boston College's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.