Boston College Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
8%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Boston College has a diverse student body with 34% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.9%(5,743)
Hispanic
12.0%(1,099)
African American
5.4%(491)
Asian
12.3%(1,122)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
3.6%(329)
Unknown
3.6%(330)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment15,287
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

Boston College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Boston College has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.0%(4,697)
Women
52.9%(5,285)
Other
0.1%(10.5)

Gender Statistics

Men4,697

31% of total enrollment

Women5,285

35% of total enrollment

Other10.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Boston College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

35%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Boston College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 21% in-state residents, 71% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
21.2%(496)
Out-of-State
71.0%(1,658)
International
7.8%(181)

Regional Representation

In-State496

21% of student body

Out-of-State1,658

71% of student body

International181

8% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age