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Boston College

15.7%

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Transfer Admission Overview

Transfer data for Boston College is limited, but highly selective schools generally accept very few transfers. If you're set on Boston College, consider applying as a freshman or exploring articulation agreements at feeder schools.

15.7%

Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to Boston College: Step by Step

Research Requirements

Check Boston College's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.

Maintain a Strong GPA

Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.

Complete Prerequisites

Take the general education and major prerequisites that Boston College expects.

Write a Compelling Essay

Explain why you want to transfer and why Boston College specifically.

Get Strong Recommendations

Ask professors who know your work well.

Apply on Time

Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

Boston College Transfer FAQs

What is Boston College's transfer acceptance rate?

Boston College does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 15.7%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.

What GPA do I need to transfer to Boston College?

With a 15.7% freshman acceptance rate, Boston College typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.7+ with strong A's in transferable coursework. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.

When are Boston College transfer application deadlines?

Most US colleges including Boston College accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check Boston College's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.