Costs
Boston College costs $30,159 after scholarships and grants, with 39% of students receiving financial aid and an average aid package of $50,976. Financial aid applications are due February 1.
Tuition
<$30k
$12,320 per year
$30-48k
$14,368 per year
$48-75k
$12,780 per year
$75-110k
$22,303 per year
$110k+
$52,580 per year
Tuition
$66,410 per year
Housing
$18,475 per year
Books and Supplies
$1,250 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,200 per year
Transportation
Not available
Financial Aid
Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships and work-study jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on your financial need. Most colleges determine financial need based on your FAFSA.
Distribution Details
Students Receiving Financial Aid
39%
Freshmen With Need and Received Financial Aid
88%
Percent of Need Met
100%
Aid Package Details
Average Aid Packages Awarded
$50,976
Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Award
Scholarships and grants don’t need to be paid back.
$47,465
Need-Based Loan Amount
Loans must be paid back.
$4,461
Non-Need-Based Aid
$24,659
Debt at Graduation
The typical amount of loans a student must pay back.
$23,075
Tuition Guarantee Plans
Tuition at time of first enrollment guaranteed only to students making advance payment
Financial Aid Dates
The last day to apply for financial aid or turn in related paperwork.
Applications received prior to this date will be given the strongest consideration. Still apply for financial aid if you don’t make this due date.
When students receive a letter with the amount and types of aid the college is offering.
The deadline for students to respond to the college’s aid offer.
Next Steps
Financial Aid Office Phone Number
Note: College profiles are based primarily on information supplied by the colleges themselves through participation in College Board's BigFuture College Profiles higher education data collection portal, with some data provided via federal and state agencies. Costs, dates, policies, and programs are subject to change, so please confirm important facts with college admission personnel.