Founded in 1863, Boston College is dedicated to integrating intellectual, personal, ethical, and religious formation. As a Jesuit, Catholic university, it emphasizes rigorous academics, research, and service to others.
| Nickname | Eagles |
| Motto / Slogan | Ever to Excel |
| Colour | Maroon and Gold |
| Mascot | Baldwin the Eagle |
| Founded | 1863 |
| Location | Newton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Address | 140 Commonwealth Avenue Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467 |
Strengthened by more than a century and a half of dedication to academic excellence, Boston College commits itself to the highest standards of teaching and research in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs and to the pursuit of a just society through its own accomplishments, the work of its faculty and staff, and the achievements of its graduates. It seeks both to advance its place among the nation's finest universities and to bring to the company of its distinguished peers and to contemporary society the richness of the Catholic intellectual ideal of a mutually illuminating relationship between religious faith and free intellectual inquiry.
Boston College draws inspiration for its academic societal mission from its distinctive religious tradition. As a Catholic and Jesuit university, it is rooted in a world view that encounters God in all creation and through all human activity, especially in the search for truth in every discipline, in the desire to learn, and in the call to live justly together. In this spirit, the University regards the contribution of different religious traditions and value systems as essential to the fullness of its intellectual life and to the continuous development of its distinctive intellectual heritage.
True to our Jesuit ideals of inclusion and reverence for all people, we’re committed to providing equitable access to an education that can enrich lives. We work to ensure that all qualified students—no matter their socioeconomic backgrounds—can thrive at Boston College.
Through diverse campus experiences, Boston College students develop key skills employers value most. The Career Center supports students and alumni with programs that build career readiness and help articulate strengths such as critical thinking, communication, teamwork, digital skills, leadership, professionalism, career management, and global fluency.
Eleven Boston College graduates, including eight from the Class of 2024, earned Fulbright Scholarships for a year of post-baccalaureate study abroad. BC consistently ranks among the nation’s top producers of Fulbright winners and placed 15th among doctoral institutions in a recent survey. Recipients are selected based on academic excellence and leadership potential.
Through an innovative core curriculum, Boston College students are taught by committed faculty invested in their success. Boston College students can take advantage of over 50 fields of study through 8 schools and colleges. The foundation of liberal arts prepares our students to live lives of meaning and impact, and they are challenged to be the leaders of tomorrow.
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Entry requirements vary by program and course. Check the program page for requirements.
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Father Leahy holds a Ph.D. in history from Stanford University, an M.A. in US history from Saint Louis Univ... read more
When it outgrew the limitations of the space, then-president Rev. Thomas I. Gasson, S.J., bought 31 acres of the former Lawrence Farm in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and broke ground in 1909 on a new campus, today fondly known as “the Heights.”
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Through the decades, Boston College has become an internationally respected research university and a center of academic excellence.