Boston College Law School

(BC)

Ranked #20
2026 US News rankings
Ranked #17 in Above the Law 2025
Newton, Massachusetts

Admissions stats

Accepts GRE
Offers part-time
Median GPA
3.83
Median LSAT
168
Acceptance rate
8%

LSAT vs GPA

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Last cycle's acceptance stats

Based on 2025 data from ABA

25TH
50TH
75TH
LSAT
162
168
169
GPA
3.67
3.83
3.9
Admissions funnel

Based on 2025 data from ABA

Count
Percent
Applications
7668
100%
Accepted
650
8%
Matriculated
216
3%

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Trends

Boston College acceptance rate trend

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Boston College rankings trend

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Boston College LSAT trend

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Boston College GPA trend

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Employment

Employment outcomes

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Full-time legal employment
94%
Full-time non-legal
4%
Unemployed
2%
Top employment locations

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Location
Jobs
Massachusetts
169
New York
54
California
17
International
4
Jobs by employer type
Based on 2024 data from ABA
Law firms
66%
1-25
4%
26-500
18%
501+
44%
Business & industry
6%
Government
8%
Public interest
8%
Clerkship
9%
Federal
4%
State
5%
Tribal
0%
International
0%
Education
0.9%
Unemployed
2%

Tuition & costs

Tuition
Annual tuition, 2025-2026
$69,600
Estimated 3 years: $208,800
Cost of living (off-campus)
$23,988
Estimated 3 years
$71,964
Total cost
$70,115
Estimated 3 years
$210,345
Tuition progression
Scholarships
Median scholarship
$24,000
25th percentile: $18,000
75th percentile: $30,000
Scholarship amounts
<50%
81%
50-100%
18%
100%
1%
>100%
0%

Demographics

Out of 635 students in 2024, 55% were women, and 37% were racially or ethnically minoritized [?].

By gender
Students
Men
45%
Women
55%
Other
0%
Full-time faculty
Men
46%
Women
54%
Other
0%
Part-time faculty
Men
64%
Women
36%
Other
0%
By race/ethnicity
Students
White
63%
Black
9%
Asian
13%
Hisp
2%
PI
0%
AI
0%
2+
9%
Unk
4%
Int'l
0%
Graduates
White
67%
Black
11%
Asian
9%
Hisp
3%
PI
0%
AI
0.3%
2+
9%
Unk
2%
Int'l
0%
Full-time faculty
White
67%
PoC
33%
Part-time faculty
White
86%
PoC
14%
Boston College student and staff demographics

Based on 2024 data from ABA

STUDENTS
GRADUATES
FULL-TIME PROFESSORS
PART-TIME PROFESSORS
Men
284
-
38
89
Women
351
-
44
49
Other gender
0
-
0
0
White
401
230
55
119
Asian
80
29
-
-
Hispanic
15
10
-
-
Black
56
36
-
-
Pacific Islander
0
0
-
-
American Indian
0
1
-
-
International
0
0
-
-
2+ races
56
29
-
-
Other
27
6
-
-
People of Color
234
111
27
19
Frequently asked questions
Is Boston College hard to get into?

Yes, admission to Boston College is highly competitive. For the 2025 application cycle, the Boston College acceptance rate was 8.48%.

What LSAT score do I need for Boston College?

To be a competitive applicant at Boston College, you should aim for an LSAT score around the median of 168 and a GPA of 3.83. The middle 50% of accepted students scored between 162 and 169 on the LSAT.

How much does Boston College cost?

For the 2025 academic year, Boston College tuition is $69,600 for full-time students. When factoring in the cost of living and additional fees, the total estimated cost of attendance is $70,115 per year.

Is Boston College a good law school?

Yes, Boston College is a highly regarded institution. It is currently ranked #20 in the U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools rankings for 2026.

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