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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Chestnut Hill, MA. Operating on a semester system.
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15K+
Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
37
Housing Buildings
Life in Chestnut Hill for Boston College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Chestnut Hill.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$2,800
Cost of Living Index
165
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
65
Bikeability
55
Public Transit
MBTA Green Line, MBTA Bus
Nearest Airports
Logan International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
50.5°F
Avg Snowfall
49.2 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Brookline Campus Dining Hall
open
Messina College Campus
Offers vegetarian options like Vegetable Tikka Masala
Carney Dining Room
open
McElroy Commons
Dedicated stations for vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free
Stuart Dining Hall
open
Newton Campus
Allergy and dietary restriction options available
Café 129
closed
129 Lake Street, 3rd floor, Brighton Campus
Typically open Tuesday-Thursday
The Market
open
Corcoran Commons
Grocery essentials and snacks available
Student Facilities
Margot Connell Recreation Center
Chestnut Hill Campus
Services: fitness equipment, aquatic center, multipurpose courts, group fitness studios
Quonset Hut
Newton Campus
Services: cardio equipment, strength equipment, locker rooms
Parking and Transit
Commonwealth Avenue Garage
garage • limited
Visitor parking levels 2-6; height 6'6"; paid ticket required; student permits for specific areas
Beacon Street Garage
garage • limited
Visitor parking levels 1-3; height 7'0"; paid ticket required; student permits for roof (SR2)
Mod Lot
surface • limited
Student permit areas (e.g., SRF, SCA); Main Campus
Connell Lot
surface • limited
Student permit areas; Main Campus
Campus News
Latest updates from Boston College
Safety Alert: No Current Alerts
There are currently no safety alerts on campus.
Eleven BC Students Receive Fulbright Scholarships for 2025-2026
Boston College continues its strong tradition as a top producer of Fulbright winners.
Mar 21, 2026
Read MoreBill O'Brien Media Availability - Spring Practice Day Four
Head Coach Bill O'Brien discussed team progress and upcoming workouts.
Mar 17, 2026
Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at Boston College
Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Mercy: Navigating AI Ethics in Catholic Health
Gasson Hall, 100 and The Heights Room, Corcoran Commons
Conference exploring AI ethics in Catholic health care contexts.
Machine Logos? Persons, Language, and AI
Boston College, Devlin 101, Gasson 112, Murray Room in Yawkey Center
Seminar discussing persons, language, and artificial intelligence.
Exhibition: "Collaborating in Conflict: The Yeats Family and the Public Arts"
McMullen Museum of Art
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Boston College
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 24 of 35 known dorm and housing options.
66 Commonwealth Avenue
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Cheverus
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Claver
Capacity: 560
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Cushing
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Duchesne
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Duschesne
Room types: double, triple, quadruple, lofted triple
Fenwick
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Fitzpatrick
Capacity: 200
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Gabelli
Room types: 4-Person Apartments, Townhouse apartments
Gonzaga
Capacity: 200
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Greycliff
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Hardey
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Ignacio
Room types: 6-Person Apartments, 4-Person Apartments
Keyes
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Kostka
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Loyola
Capacity: 560
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Medeiros
Capacity: 100
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Messina South
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Messina West
Room types: Traditional Rooms
Modular Apartments
Room types: 6-person apartments
Modulars
Room types: 6-Person Apartments
Ninety St. Thomas More
Room types: 8-Person Suites, 6-Person Suites (Triple bedrooms)
Ninety St. Thomas More Road
Room types: 8-person suites, 6-person suites (triple bedrooms)
Reservoir
Room types: 4-Person Apartments, 2- or 3-Person Apartments, Townhouse apartments
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@bc.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Spring Half-Term 2 2026
Start: March 9, 2026
End: April 30, 2026
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