Boston College, the first institution of higher education to operate in the city of Boston, is today among the nation’s foremost universities, a leader in the liberal arts, scientific inquiry, and student formation.

A Boston College liberal arts education compels students to think and learn across disciplines, prepares graduates for a range of rewarding careers, and helps them discern who they want to be—and why.

Why a Jesuit Education? Boston College seeks to provide an education that will promote integration of the intellectual, social, religious, and affective dimensions. It urges students to reflect deeply on who they are and how they want to live their lives.

“At many universities, there is a real divide between living and learning. At Boston College, we make sure the quest for meaning and purpose extends beyond the classroom, creating spaces where students can engage in intellectual exploration and …

Feb 18, 2025 · The Boston College Board of Trustees has named John T. “Jack” Butler, S.J., Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, as Boston College’s 26th president. He will succeed University President William P. Leahy, S.J., who will step down in …

Boston College looks for students who are in the most challenging courses available at their high schools. Our most competitive applicants tend to have a high school program with four years of the five main subjects: English, Math, Social Science, Natural Science, and Foreign Language.

The people of Boston College are at the heart of the experience here, and students guide our campus visits. The core of our Eagle Eye Campus Visit is a candid conversation with current students—an opportunity to ask them about classes, housing, Boston, service learning, and more.

Learn more about Boston College's graduate schools which offer master's, doctoral, and professional degrees in over ninety disciplines.

A new grade point average begins with the commencement of a student's career at the University and reflects only work completed as a full-time undergraduate at Boston College.

Learn about the more than 100 majors, concentrations, and minors available to Boston College undergraduate students.