For the Boston College Class of 2028, here are the acceptance rates based on available data up to the current date, March 23, 2025:
- Overall Acceptance Rate: Boston College admitted 5,200 students out of 35,475 applicants, resulting in an overall acceptance rate of 14.6%.
- Early Decision (ED) Acceptance Rate: A total of 4,301 students applied through Early Decision I and II combined, with 1,375 accepted, yielding an ED acceptance rate of 32%. This encompasses both ED I and ED II rounds, as specific breakdowns for each are not fully detailed in the latest reports.
- Regular Decision (RD) Acceptance Rate: Out of 31,174 RD applicants, 3,825 were admitted, giving an RD acceptance rate of 12%.
These figures reflect Boston College’s increasingly competitive admissions landscape, with the overall rate dropping to a historic low of 14.6% for the Class of 2028, down from 15% the previous year. The ED rate remains significantly higher than RD, highlighting the advantage of applying early for committed applicants. Note that these numbers are derived from preliminary data released by Boston College and analyzed by educational sources as of early 2024, with no significant updates reported beyond that point by March 23, 2025.
