Boston College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Boston College?

Boston College charges the same published undergraduate tuition regardless of Massachusetts residency. In the 2024-25 reported cost figures, full-time undergraduate tuition was $69,400 and required fees were $1,302. The reported room-and-board charge was $19,290, with books and supplies estimated at $1,250. These are figures from the same reporting year, not a current individualized bill.

• 2024-25 tuition and required fees: $70,702.
• 2024-25 room and board: $19,290.
• 2024-25 books and supplies estimate: $1,250.
• Sum of those reported items: $91,242, before transportation, personal expenses, and other applicable costs.

Published cost is not net price. In the reported aid figures, the average net price was $7,304 for families with annual income up to $48,000, compared with $60,308 for families above $110,000. Those are group averages after applicable aid, not quotes for a particular household. Boston College reports that it meets the full demonstrated need of eligible admitted domestic undergraduates, but "demonstrated need" is determined through its aid process and need-based packages can include different forms of assistance.

Applicants seeking need-based aid should check the current FAFSA and CSS Profile requirements, document requests, and deadlines for their admission round. Potential funding includes eligible federal and state grants, institutional need-based aid, federal loans, and other awards. Boston College also has selective merit opportunities, including its Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program; applicants should check any separate eligibility or timing rules. Eligible veterans and dependents can investigate federal education benefits and how those benefits interact with university charges and aid. A current, personalized aid offer is more useful for budgeting than either the sticker price or an income-band average.

What are the work-study opportunities at Boston College?

Boston College students may seek part-time employment through Federal Work-Study or other student jobs. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid for eligible students; receiving an award permits a student to earn wages through qualifying work, but it is not an upfront grant or an automatic job placement.

Students can use the university's student employment resources to look for campus positions and any approved off-campus opportunities. Job availability, hiring requirements, and schedules vary. Students without a Work-Study award may still be eligible for jobs that do not require one. A job can provide income and experience, but it should be budgeted separately from grant aid: earnings depend on hours actually worked and generally arrive as wages rather than as an immediate reduction to the tuition bill.

For longer-term career planning, Boston College's Career Center offers individual advising, résumé and interview preparation, career exploration, employer events, job-search resources, and alumni networking opportunities. Those services are distinct from both Work-Study eligibility and a verified employment outcome; an internship is not required of every undergraduate.