波士顿学院

Boston College, Newton

  • #631-640 QS全球排名
  • Private高校性质
  • Very High研究成果
  • 13,384学生人数
  • 1,078教员人数
  • 1,636国际学生人数

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Boston College was founded in 1863 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Today it is one of the nation's foremost universities, with an enrollment of nearly 14,700 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. Each year the University confers more than 4,000 degrees in more than 50 fields of study through eight schools and colleges. Faculty members are committed to both teaching and research and have been honored by Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Education and the MacArthur Foundation. Boston College is ranked 38th among national universities by U.S. News & World Report. Boston College students have earned more than 200 prestigious academic scholarships over the past decade, including Rhodes Scholarships, Marshalls, Goldwaters and Fulbright grants. Each year, undergraduates devote some 550,000 hours to community service.

Boston College has a wide range of postgraduate degrees, from graduate certificates to PHD options. It has a finance master’s degree, which provides thorough learning for students who want to pursue a career in business and finance. The school has been placed in the 2018 edition of the QS Business Master’s Ranking.  The master’s degree in finance has a vast range of courses, from core components, through to electives. These include mathematical analysis for managers, derivative securities, risk management, and managing mutual funds.

The admissions process is highly competitive, with students being judged in relation to other applicants that semester. However, the school does produce both GPA and GMAT ranges from each semester, which are distributed at information sessions for applicants preparing for admission. Further details on admission can be found on graduate and professional school websites.

About

Boston College was founded in 1863 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Today it is one of the nation's foremost universities, with an enrollment of nearly 14,700 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. Each year the University confers more than 4,000 degrees in more than 50 fields of study through eight schools and colleges. Faculty members are committed to both teaching and research and have been honored by Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Education and the MacArthur Foundation. Boston College is ranked 38th among national universities by U.S. News & World Report. Boston College students have earned more than 200 prestigious academic scholarships over the past decade, including Rhodes Scholarships, Marshalls, Goldwaters and Fulbright grants. Each year, undergraduates devote some 550,000 hours to community service.

Boston College has a wide range of postgraduate degrees, from graduate certificates to PHD options. It has a finance master’s degree, which provides thorough learning for students who want to pursue a career in business and finance. The school has been placed in the 2018 edition of the QS Business Master’s Ranking.  The master’s degree in finance has a vast range of courses, from core components, through to electives. These include mathematical analysis for managers, derivative securities, risk management, and managing mutual funds.

The admissions process is highly competitive, with students being judged in relation to other applicants that semester. However, the school does produce both GPA and GMAT ranges from each semester, which are distributed at information sessions for applicants preparing for admission. Further details on admission can be found on graduate and professional school websites.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #329
  • 2014
    #=331
  • 2015
    #=341
  • 2016
    #282
  • 2017
    #=299
  • 2018
    #=339
  • 2019
    #=376
  • 2020
    #=432
  • 2021
    #=454
  • 2022
    #=494
  • 2023
    #561-570
  • 2024
    #631-640

Student & Staff

Total students
13,384

29%
71%

International students
1,636

48%
52%

Total faculty staff
1,078

89
989

Total students
13,384

29%
71%

International students
1,636

48%
52%

Total faculty staff
1,078

989
89
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Newton Campus,

Boston College , Newton , Massachusetts , United States , 02467

140 Commonwealth Avenue,

140 Commonwealth Avenue , Chestnut Hill , Massachusetts , United States , 2467

140 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, US,

140 Commonwealth Avenue , Boston , Massachusetts , United States , 02467

885 Centre Street,

885 Centre Street , Newton , Massachusetts , United States , 2459

Brighton Campus,

Boston College , Boston , Massachusetts , United States , 02135

Campion Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue,

Campion Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue , Chestnut Hill , Massachusetts , United States , 2467

Gasson Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue,

Gasson Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue , Chestnut Hill , Massachusetts , United States , 2467

Maloney Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue,

Maloney Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue , Chestnut Hill , Massachusetts , United States , 2467

McGuinn Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue,

McGuinn Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue , Chestnut Hill , Massachusetts , United States , 2467

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