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Boston College
(BC)
About
Boston College (BC) is a private Catholic Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1863 by the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order, the university has more than 15,000 total students.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 251 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 41 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,989
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
- Staff
- 3,800
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 5 | 88.3 | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Nursing | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 68 | 72.2 | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =125 | 70.1 | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| History | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =201 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =246 | 66.4 | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 251-275 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 301-330 | - | 2022 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2024 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | 16 | 160.9 | 2025 |
| Nursing | 38 | 174.2 | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2017 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 44 | 64.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 101–125 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101–125 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 126–150 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 151–175 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | =100 | 51.9 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =178 | 51.9 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =190 | 51.9 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =256 | 51.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =324 | 51.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =366 | 51.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =541 | 51.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Boston College?
Boston College's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =526, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =518.
When was Boston College founded?
Boston College was founded in 1863.
What are the top subjects at Boston College?
Top subjects at Boston College include: Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Finance, Nursing, Education & Training, Economics & Econometrics.
Where is Boston College located?
Boston College is located in Boston, United States.