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Boston College

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

13% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Boston College enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$18,475
Total Cost of Attendance	$89,493

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$4,284	$17,136
$30-48k	$7,304	$29,216
$48-75k	$13,112	$52,448
$75-110k	$19,999	$79,996
$110k+	$60,308	$241,232

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Boston College

13.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$19,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Boston College Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$103,937

Median Earnings (10yr)

$19,000

Median Debt

5.5x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Boston College — 5.5x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Boston College True Cost by Family Income

13% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Boston College enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$4,284	$17,136
$30-48k	$7,304	$29,216
$48-75k	$13,112	$52,448
$75-110k	$19,999	$79,996
$110k+	$60,308	$241,232

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$18,475
Total Cost of Attendance	$89,493

Financial Aid & Student Debt

13.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$19,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$85,717

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Boston College Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Boston College actually cost per year?

Boston College's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $89,493/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $21,001/yr, a 77% discount off sticker price.

Does Boston College offer good financial aid?

13% of Boston College students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Boston College also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Boston College requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Boston College?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $4,284/yr at Boston College after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $60,308/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Boston College worth the cost?

Boston College graduates earn a median of $103,937 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $357,972 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.