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Boston CollegeSAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1440–1520 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total1440 – 1520
40080012001600

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1440 and 1520 on the SAT total.

ACT composite33 – 35
1122436

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 33 and 35 on the ACT composite.

Test25th percentile75th percentile
SAT total14401520
ACT composite3335

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1440 SAT / 33 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1520 SAT / 35 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

Boston College is test-optional

Boston College does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1440 SAT / 33 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for Boston College, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for Boston College?+
There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled Boston College students scored between 1440 and 1520 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1520 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1480 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.
Is a 1440 SAT good enough for Boston College?+
A 1440 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1520 gives you more margin.
What ACT score do I need for Boston College?+
The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 33–35 on the ACT. A composite around 35 would place you near the top of that range; 33 is roughly the 25th percentile.
Is Boston College test-optional or test-required?+
Boston College does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1440 SAT / 33 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of Boston College’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. Boston College is test-optional; the reported range covers students who voluntarily submitted scores. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with Boston College’s admissions office.

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