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There are a million ways to have fun at BC. There are clubs and activities for any person's interests. Whether you like music, sports, volunteering, theatre, academic clubs, or just about anything, there is a student group for you. There is even a Baking Club! You can never be bored at BC; something is always going on. There are tons of events that are either free or of little charge. First weekends at BC usually associated with a free carnival in the stadium, complete with laser tag, fun inflatable rides, airbrush tattoo station, and carnival food. 

Though living on campus is not mandatory, 85% of students live in college housing. Housing options provided by the college include coed housing, women’s housing, apartments for single students, special housing for disabled students, wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) and theme housing. Wherever you live on campus, you are sure to experience a strong sense of community at Boston College. With 29 residence halls and 13 dining locations, you have plenty of options.

The Boston College Career Center has plenty of resources and advice to help the students to succeed in their first career steps. 96% of graduates are employed (either working full-time for pay, interning, volunteering, or engaged in a fellowship) or are attending graduate school. The average salary varies from $41,000 to $63,000.

Undergraduate tuition fee is $70. Estimated total costs for non-resident students living on campus is about $68,000 a year. This sum includes tuition and fees ($51,000), room and board ($14,000), books and supplies ($1,200), estimated personal and transportation expenses ($1,700) per year.

Boston College (also referred to as BC) is a private Jesuit Catholic research university, the first institution of higher education to operate in the city of Boston.

Founded in 1863 by the Society of Jesus to educate Boston’s predominantly Irish, Catholic immigrant community, today it is among the nation’s foremost universities, a leader in the liberal arts, scientific inquiry, and student formation. Its main campus is a historic district and features some of the earliest examples of collegiate gothic architecture in North America.

Boston College's undergraduate program is currently ranked 30th in the National Universities ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

Boston College students have enjoyed success in winning prestigious post-graduate fellowships and awards. Among Boston notable alumni are Philip W. Schiller, vice president of Apple Computer, John Kerry, United States Secretary of State, Ayla Brown, American singer and Idol, Steve Barry managing director of Goldman Sachs & Co. and many others.

About 28% of students are admitted, that reflects Boston’s high selectivity. The most popular specializations among students are Business/Marketing (21% of the total number of bachelors), Social Sciences (20%), and Psychology (10%).