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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
9,531
Total Undergrads
Including 307 Part-time
2,242
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 5 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
54% Women
46% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Atlantic Coast Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

12
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $337,778)
15
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $100,847)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 40 40 - -
Baseball 34 - - -
Basketball 15 18 - Yes
Fencing 16 16 - -
Field Hockey - 21 Yes -
Football 103 - - -
Golf 9 6 Yes Yes
Ice Hockey 24 24 Yes -
Lacrosse - 27 Yes -
Rowing - 57 Yes -
Sailing 16 19 - -
Skiing 13 9 - -
Soccer 25 28 Yes Yes
Softball - 19 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 50 42 - -
Tennis 13 10 Yes Yes
Volleyball - 17 Yes Yes
Badminton - - - Yes
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Rugby - - Yes -
Skating - - Yes -
Squash - - Yes -
Water Polo - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8.0%
Black/non-Hispanic 4.6%
Hispanic 6.3%
Non-resident alien 6.8%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 9.3%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 64.7%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • Student Government

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 4
Liquor Law Violation 2
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 6
Property Crime 14
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Rachel from Eagle River, WI
  • 5
  • “Great campus feel and comfortable, clean spaces to live in. Excellent arrangements with suit style living for sophomores, juniors and seniors and all are close to class buildings. Weekends can…”

  • Apr-10-2012 » Read More
  • David: Bronx, NY
  • 3
  • “BC needs more options when it comes to housing. However, the dorms, for the most part, are pretty comfortable and nice. Dont expect a lot of freedom. Quiet hours are…”

  • Apr-24-2012 » Read More
  • Paul
  • 3
  • “BC has some pretty sweet dorms, it just sucks if you end up getting poor location. The housing costs are pretty steep, especially if you're in the nicer dorms with…”

  • Apr-25-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Corinne from Orange, CT
  • May-20-2013 I am a current student here

    The quality of the food is great, especially relative to other schools. There are a lot of different options for students with diet restrictions (gluten-free, vegetarians, vegans). The only issue with dining is that it is a bit pricy because meals are purchased a la carte and not buffet style.

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  • 5
  • Daniel from Philadelphia, PA
  • May-15-2013 I am a current student here

    Ranked 2nd in the country 2012! The food here is honestly excellent for school dining. I've visited many of my friends' schools and they simply cannot compare.

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  • 4
  • Violet
  • Mar-06-2013 I am a current student here

    I love our dining halls! We have four (three on Main Campus, one on Newton Campus). I find McElroy to be kind of intimidating because of how big it is, but in terms of food, I have no complaints whatsoever.

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  • 5
  • Katherine from Boston, MA
  • Jan-28-2013 I am a current student here

    Boston College has a variety of on campus dining halls, cafes, and sandwich/soup places and even an organic pizza place. Currently there are 7 places to have full meals or get snacks. As well as vending machines in almost all academic buildings.

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  • 5
  • Graciela from Albuquerque, NM
  • Jan-10-2013 I am a current student here

    BC Dining is incredible. They offer a good selection and the point system is better than traditional buffet style dining. They listen to requests and comments and on top of that give a living wage to employees.

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  • 4
  • John Smith from Boston, MA
  • Dec-26-2012 I am a current student here

    The food is tremendously overpriced, but the meal plan is enough to cover you for the semester. The food quality is decent, and quantity changes depending on whom serves your food.

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  • 4
  • Anonymous
  • Nov-04-2012 I am a current student here

    BC has really high quality food, and plenty of options for people with different tastes. However, these options become repetitive from week to week.

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  • 5
  • Beylul from Milton, MA
  • Sep-05-2012 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Definitely a favorite among students is the fine dining that can be found at Mceleroy Commons. Or try the steak and cheese subs at the dining hall near the first year orientation student service desk. The food is better than most schools.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Violet
  • Mar-06-2013 I am a current student here

    We have one recognized fraternity - BC isn't big on Greek life.

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  • 0
  • John Smith from Boston, MA
  • Dec-26-2012 I am a current student here

    Boston College does not have Greek life. Most of the partying is in the Senior housing known as the Mods, which are small, cramped and crowded.

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