by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Boston College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Boston College measures up.
Boston College is ranked #3,089 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #79 of 85 for value.
Among the majors Boston College offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Accounting / Finance | #5 of 13 |
| Applied Psychology | #28 of 30 |
| Psychology | #28 of 30 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | #77 of 79 |
| Information Systems | #80 of 83 |
| Other Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | #80 of 83 |
| International/Global Studies | #86 of 91 |
| International Studies | #86 of 91 |
| International Business | #86 of 91 |
| Entrepreneurship | #102 of 110 |
Below is the detailed Boston College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Boston College is ranked #2 out of #96 in Massachusetts for quality and #79 out of #85 for Massachusetts value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Boston College financial aid page to be sure.
Boston College is ranked #3,089 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Boston College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Boston College costs about $67,508. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $270,034 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $89,490 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $41,704 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $67,508 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $270,034 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Boston College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Boston College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Boston College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $357,960 | — | — |
| All Students | $270,034 | #3,089 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $166,816 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $357,960 | — | — |
| All Students | $270,034 | #79 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $166,816 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Boston College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,851 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,655 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,554 |
| $75K–$110K | $23,325 |
| Over $110K | $56,247 |
About 46% of Boston College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $50,287 per year. Get more details on the Boston College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Boston College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.