Boston College Sports Information

If you want to know more about the Boston College sports programs, you’ve come to the right place. Here we present data on the program as a whole as well as information about each varsity sport offered at the school.

• Athletics Overview
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Fencing
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Golf
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Track & Field (Combined)
• Volleyball

The Boston College Athletics Program

What Division Is Boston College In?

As a proud member of the Atlantic Coast Conference conference, Boston College contends with other NCAA Division I-FBS schools.

Boston College Sports-Related Financial Aid

There are 847 athletes who take part in at least one sport at the school, 411 men and 436 women. They receive, on average, about $24,850 in sports-related student aid to attend Boston College. On average, the school gave males around $27,363 of sports aid and women received about $22,481.

Boston College Coaches

Of the 27 head coaches at Boston College, 12 are leaders of men’s teams and 15 lead women’s teams. The average salary of the men’s team head coaches is $635,169, while the head coaches of women’s team make, on average, $154,266 per year.

In addition to the head coaches of Boston College sports, there are 26 assistant coaches of men’s teams and 24 assitant coaches of women’s teams. The assistant coaches for women’s teams make an average of $85,204 while the ones for men’s team make about $242,220 a year. Note, the individual salary of coaches is often dependent on the team they coach.

Boston College Sports Financials

The sports teams at Boston College brought home $82,680,712 in revenue while shelling out $82,680,712 in expenses. That’s not a profit, but then again, it’s not a loss either.

The net profit or loss can vary with each sport. For example, sports like basketball and football are often moneymakers for a school while other sports could be operating at a deficit. The chart below compares the amount of money made (or lost) for each of the men’s sports offered at Boston College.

Likewise, money made for women’s athletics can vary quite a bit by sport. Here’s what the comparison looks like for women’s sports at Boston College.

A Note About Boston College Sports Rankings

Along with the other data we present for each sport below, we also include the sport’s ranking on our Best Schools for the Sport list when applicable. The top spots on College Factual’s sports rankings are reserved for those schools that excel in both athletics and academics. We believe it’s important to get a great education, whether you participate in sports or not.

Popular Sports at Boston College

Boston College Men’s Baseball

There are 38 players on the Boston College men’s baseball team, and they are led by one head coach and 3 assistant coaches. With an excellent academic progress rate of 992, the team has shown that they take there time in the classroom seriously. In College Factual’s most recent Best Colleges for Division I Men’s Baseball analysis, Boston College ranked #22 out of 271 colleges and universities. This puts it among the top 10% in the country!

The baseball program at Boston College made $2,153,992 in revenue and spend $2,153,992 in expenses. Even though this means that the program didn’t make any money, at least it wasn’t in the red.

Boston College Basketball

Boston College Men’s Basketball

The 17 players of the Boston College men’s basketball team are led by a head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team’s academic progress rate of 958 is one sign of how well teammates do in the classroom. Our Best Colleges for Division I Men’s Basketball ranking placed Boston College# 94 out of the 324 schools in its division.

The Boston College men’s basketball program paid out $6,872,835 in expenses while making $7,225,974 in total revenue. This means the program turned a profit, making $353,139 for the school. This is great since many college sports programs lose money.

Boston College Women’s Basketball

The head coach and 3 assistant coaches train and lead the 15 players of the Boston College women’s basketball team. In addition to spending time on the field, teammates score well in the classroom, too. As a whole, the team has a super academic progress rate of 980. In College Factual’s most recent Best Colleges for Division I Women’s Basketball analysis, Boston College ranked #97 out of 324 colleges and universities.

On the money side of things, the Boston College women’s basketball program brought home $536,766 in revenue and paid out $4,193,201 in total expenses. That’s not such good news since it means the program lost money to the tune of $-3,656,435.

Boston College Fencing

Boston College Men’s Fencing

The Boston College men’s fencing team is made up of 18 members who, in turn, are trained and guided by a head coach and an assistant coach. Teammates care for more than fencing, too. Their great academic progress rate of 988 is a sign that they spend ample time on their studies as well.

In terms of financials, the Boston College men’s fencing program paid out $73,578 in expenses and made $73,578 in total revenue. Even though this means that the program didn’t make any money, at least it wasn’t in the red.

Boston College Women’s Fencing

The 17-member women’s fencing team at Boston College is kept in shape by one head coach and one assistant coach. Teammates care for more than fencing, too. Their great academic progress rate of 983 is a sign that they spend ample time on their studies as well.

The women’s fencing program at Boston College made $60,200 in revenue and spent $60,200 in expenses. On the positive side, this means the program didn’t lose any money - and that’s not something every college sports program can claim.

Boston College Women’s Field Hockey

The 21 players of the Boston College women’s field hockey team are led by a head coach and 3 assistant coaches. In addition to spending time on the field, teammates score well in the classroom, too. As a whole, the team has a super academic progress rate of 994. Our Best Colleges for Division I Women’s Field Hockey] ranking placed Boston College# 13 out of the 77 schools in its division.

In terms of financials, the Boston College women’s field hockey program paid out $1,366,532 in expenses and made $1,366,532 in total revenue. Even though this means that the program didn’t make any money, at least it wasn’t in the red.

Boston College Men’s Football

The 111-player men’s football team at Boston College is kept in shape by one head coach and 10 assistant coaches. Teammates care for more than football, too. Their great academic progress rate of 989 is a sign that they spend ample time on their studies as well. According to College Factual’s Best Colleges for Division I (FBS) Men’s Football analysis, Boston College was ranked #19 out of the 124 schools in its division. That means the school is in the top 15% of the United States in this category.

On the money side of things, the Boston College football program brought home $32,347,820 in revenue and paid out $24,855,252 in total expenses. This equates to a net profit of $7,492,568 for the program. That’s definitely a big plus.

Boston College Golf

Boston College Men’s Golf

The Boston College men’s golf team is made up of 9 players who, in turn, are trained and guided by a head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The team members have more than golf on their mind, too, as seen by the team’s great academic progress rate of 982.

The Boston College men’s golf program paid out $378,617 in expenses while making $378,617 in total revenue. So, the program broke even. It’s unfortunate that it didn’t make any money, but, then again, it didn’t lose any money either.

Boston College Women’s Golf

There are 7 players on the Boston College women’s golf team, and they are led by one head coach and 2 assistant coaches. With an excellent academic progress rate of 980, the team has shown that they take there time in the classroom seriously.

In terms of financials, the Boston College women’s golf program paid out $537,086 in expenses and made $537,086 in total revenue. So, the program broke even. It’s unfortunate that it didn’t make any money, but, then again, it didn’t lose any money either.

Boston College Ice Hockey

Boston College Men’s Hockey

The 29 players of the Boston College men’s ice hockey team are led by a head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team’s academic progress rate of 957 is one sign of how well teammates do in the classroom. In College Factual’s most recent Best Colleges for Division I Men’s Ice Hockey analysis, Boston College ranked #3 out of 54 colleges and universities. This puts it among the top 5% in the country!

In terms of financials, the Boston College men’s ice hockey program paid out $4,518,758 in expenses and made $2,509,196 in total revenue. That’s not such good news since it means the program lost money to the tune of $-2,009,562.

Boston College Women’s Ice Hockey

The 24 players of the Boston College women’s ice hockey team are led by a head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team members have more than ice hockey on their mind, too, as seen by the team’s great academic progress rate of 996. Boston College landed the #2 spot in our Best Colleges for Division I Women’s Ice Hockey out of the 30 colleges and universities that were included in the analysis. This ranking makes the school sit in the top 5% in the nation.

In terms of financials, the Boston College women’s ice hockey program paid out $2,167,436 in expenses and made $2,167,436 in total revenue. Even though this means that the program didn’t make any money, at least it wasn’t in the red.

Boston College Lacrosse

Boston College Women’s Lacrosse

The Boston College women’s lacrosse team is made up of 28 players who, in turn, are trained and guided by a head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Teammates care for more than lacrosse, too. Their great academic progress rate of 1000 is a sign that they spend ample time on their studies as well. In College Factual’s most recent Best Colleges for Division I Women’s Lacrosse analysis, Boston College ranked #6 out of 100 colleges and universities. This puts it among the top 10% in the country!

The women’s lacrosse program at Boston College made $1,722,041 in revenue and spent $1,722,041 in expenses. So, the program broke even. It’s unfortunate that it didn’t make any money, but, then again, it didn’t lose any money either.

Boston College Women’s Rowing

The head coach and 3 assistant coaches train and lead the 61 players of the Boston College women’s rowing team. With an excellent academic progress rate of 995, the team has shown that they take there time in the classroom seriously.

The Boston College women’s rowing program paid out $1,124,609 in expenses while making $1,124,609 in total revenue. Even though this means that the program didn’t make any money, at least it wasn’t in the red.

Boston College Soccer

Boston College Men’s Soccer

The 30 players of the Boston College men’s soccer team are led by a head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team has an excellent academic progress rate of 990 - proof that they don’t ignore the importance of getting a good education. Boston College landed the #17 spot in our Best Colleges for Division I Men’s Soccer out of the 188 colleges and universities that were included in the analysis. This ranking makes the school sit in the top 10% in the nation.

The men’s soccer program at Boston College made $1,349,479 in revenue and spent $1,349,479 in expenses. On the positive side, this means the program didn’t lose any money - and that’s not something every college sports program can claim.

Boston College Women’s Soccer

The 25-player women’s soccer team at Boston College is kept in shape by one head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team members have more than soccer on their mind, too, as seen by the team’s great academic progress rate of 993. In College Factual’s most recent Best Colleges for Division I Women’s Soccer analysis, Boston College ranked #25 out of 306 colleges and universities. This puts it among the top 10% in the country!

In terms of financials, the Boston College women’s soccer program paid out $1,786,830 in expenses and made $1,786,830 in total revenue. On the positive side, this means the program didn’t lose any money - and that’s not something every college sports program can claim.

Boston College Women’s Softball

The head coach and 3 assistant coaches train and lead the 20 players of the Boston College women’s softball team. The team has an excellent academic progress rate of 988 - proof that they don’t ignore the importance of getting a good education. In College Factual’s most recent Best Colleges for Division I Women’s Softball analysis, Boston College ranked #15 out of 273 colleges and universities. This puts it among the top 10% in the country!

On the money side of things, the Boston College women’s softball program brought home $1,316,903 in revenue and paid out $1,316,903 in total expenses. So, the program broke even. It’s unfortunate that it didn’t make any money, but, then again, it didn’t lose any money either.

Boston College Swimming & Diving

Boston College Men’s Swimming & Diving

The 43-player men’s swimming and diving team at Boston College is kept in shape by one head coach and 3 assistant coaches.

The men’s swimming and diving program at Boston College made $247,950 in revenue and spent $247,950 in expenses. Even though this means that the program didn’t make any money, at least it wasn’t in the red.

Boston College Women’s Swimming & Diving

The head coach and 3 assistant coaches train and lead the 39 players of the Boston College women’s swimming and diving team.

On the money side of things, the Boston College women’s swimming and diving program brought home $228,877 in revenue and paid out $228,877 in total expenses. So, the program broke even. It’s unfortunate that it didn’t make any money, but, then again, it didn’t lose any money either.

Boston College Tennis

Boston College Men’s Tennis

The Boston College men’s tennis team is made up of 16 players who, in turn, are trained and guided by a head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The team members have more than tennis on their mind, too, as seen by the team’s great academic progress rate of 995.

Boston College brought in $213,067 in revenue from its men’s tennis program while paying out $213,067 in expenses. On the positive side, this means the program didn’t lose any money - and that’s not something every college sports program can claim.

Boston College Women’s Tennis

There are 12 players on the Boston College women’s tennis team, and they are led by one head coach and one assistant coach. In addition to spending time on the field, teammates score well in the classroom, too. As a whole, the team has a super academic progress rate of 1000.

The Boston College women’s tennis program paid out $867,137 in expenses while making $867,137 in total revenue. Even though this means that the program didn’t make any money, at least it wasn’t in the red.

Boston College Track & Field (Combined)

Boston College Men’s Track & Field (Combined)

The 85 players of the Boston College men’s track and field team are led by a head coach and an assistant coach.

The men’s track and field program at Boston College made $462,669 in revenue and spent $462,669 in expenses. On the positive side, this means the program didn’t lose any money - and that’s not something every college sports program can claim.

Boston College Women’s Track & Field (Combined)

The head coach and 4 assistant coaches train and lead the 123 players of the Boston College women’s track and field team.

Boston College brought in $1,782,985 in revenue from its women’s track and field program while paying out $1,782,985 in expenses. So, the program broke even. It’s unfortunate that it didn’t make any money, but, then again, it didn’t lose any money either.

Boston College Volleyball

Boston College Women’s Volleyball

The 20 players of the Boston College women’s volleyball team are led by a head coach and 2 assistant coaches. With an excellent academic progress rate of 995, the team has shown that they take there time in the classroom seriously. Boston College was given a rank of 95 out of the 307 schools in its division in our most recent Best Colleges for Division I Women’s Volleyball report.

The women’s volleyball program at Boston College made $1,530,392 in revenue and spent $1,530,392 in expenses. Even though this means that the program didn’t make any money, at least it wasn’t in the red.

Notes & References

Note that if we don’t have data on a particular sport, it won’t be listed in the section above.

• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

• National Center for Education Statistics

• U.S. Department of Education’s Equity in Athletics Data Analysis (EADA)

• The academic progress rate (APR) of each team was made available by the NCAA.

• Image Credit: By Harvey D. Egan under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.