How Many Students Get Financial Assistance?
$44,323 is the usual Boston College's freshman financial aid package. Approximately 43.0% of incoming students get some money for college, most of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
Financial aid helps reduce the expense, or the "sticker" price of the institution. However, bear in mind that the only true discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
A loan isn't a legitimate college price reduction, but rather an additional cost consideration. Discover how much student loan debt from Boston College you may end up dealing with.
Number of Boston College Grants & Scholarships
The stats listed below make reference to help which is provided by Boston College.
43.0% of freshmen (1,002 total) were offered scholarships at Boston College, averaging $38,307 a piece. This puts it in the top 20th percentile of all colleges in the nation.
315 first years got a grant. About 14.0% of Boston College freshmen obtained grants with an average of $7,385 per person.
View the average level of scholarships and grants freshmen receive by studying the chart below.
Grants are typically need-based while scholarships are merit-based.
How Income Level Affects Financial Aid
Discover just how much grant and scholarship assistance you might expect to obtain according to your earnings. The chart below displays first year students obtaining Title IV aid including PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 1.6% | $59,648 |
| Income 30k-48k | 3.5% | $58,930 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.7% | $53,599 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.7% | $44,932 |
| Income 110k + | 24.4% | $20,348 |
The graph above displays students who are obtaining Title IV aid which is federal assistance from the government in the form of loans, grants or work-study. Learn more.
The Average Undergraduate Receiving a Scholarship or Grant Gets $37,035
4,342 Boston College students receive grant aid (this is around 45.0% of the overall student body). The average amount these students receive is $37,035
Visit the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
Financial Aid Information at Boston College
| Financial Aid Department Website | www.bc.edu/offices/stserv/financial/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/bc |
