Statistics
History
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100

What percentage of undergraduates live on campus?

85%

100

When was BC founded?

1863

100

What is the name of BC’s student-led newspaper?

The Heights

100

What is the name of Boston College’s mascot?

Baldwin the Eagle

100

Feelin like working out? What is the name of the place where I would reserve a spot at?

Margot Connell Recreation Center

200

What is BC’s undergraduate tuition, room, board, and fees (to the nearest thousand dollars)?

$75,000

200

Where was the first BC campus located?

Boston’s south end

200

What are BC’s school colors

Maroon & Gold
200

What is the name of the activity that takes place right before football games start?

Tailgating

200

Feelin like you need help? The second floor of O’Neil has this resource if you need guidance in any subject.

Connors Family Learning Center

300

How many dining locations are there, in total, at BC?

13

300

When did BC move to its current location in Chestnut Hill?

1909

300

What is BC’s official address?

140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

300

What is the name of the place where the Boston College Basketball team plays?

Conte Forum

300

Feelin like getting involved? This resource helps you get involved as it is a critical part of the college experience. At BC, there are hundreds of programs to choose from through this office.

Office of Student Involvement

400

What is BC’s national ranking, as listed on the university’s website?

35

400

What affected Boston College’s enrollment in 1918 that caused enrollment to drop from 671 to 125 students?

World War I

400

What percentage of freshmen live on Newton campus?

40%

400

What is the name of the traditional Boston College fight song sung at football games?

"For Boston"


400

Confused about your major or your interests? What is the name of this resource that can help you plan your future?

Career Center

500

BC had the lowest acceptance rate ever for the ℅ 2024. What was it?

24%

500

How many students were a member of the first graduating class?

9

500

How many student-run groups are there on campus?

273 groups, which FGC is one of them!

500

Who is the iconic former quarterback for BC who threw a miraculous hailmary touchdown against Miami to win? 

Doug Flutie

500

Feel like having a casual, confidential discussion group about sexuality to support fellow members of the LGBT+ community?

Boston College GLC

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