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Boston College

  • LocationChestnut Hill, MA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 15,280 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
  • TraditionJesuit

Boston College, founded by the Society of Jesus in 1863, has an Office of Campus Ministry within its Division of Mission and Ministry; a priest directs Campus Ministry and also serves as Haub Vice President for Mission and Ministry. Campus Ministry lists daily Masses in several chapels, eight Sunday Masses, confession every weekday, and weekly Thursday adoration. All undergraduates take two theology and two philosophy courses in the University Core; the theology core pairs a Christian Theology course with a Sacred Texts and Traditions course.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 20

  • Monday–Saturday8:00 AMSt. Mary's Chapel · Academic year.
  • Monday–Friday12:00 PMSt. Mary's Chapel · Academic year.
  • Monday–Thursday12:00 PMTrinity Chapel (Newton Campus) · Academic year.
  • Wednesday11:30 AMShea Room, Conte Forum · Academic year.
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday12:15 PMSimboli Hall Chapel (Brighton Campus) · Academic year.
  • Thursday12:15 PMSt. Ignatius Church · Academic year.
Show 14 more mass times
  • Monday–Thursday10:00 PMSt. Joseph Chapel (Gonzaga Hall) · Candlelight Mass; academic year.
  • Sunday8:00 AMSt. Mary's Chapel · Academic year.
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Joseph Chapel (Gonzaga Hall) · Academic year.
  • Sunday12:30 PMSt. Ignatius Church · Parish Mass in Spanish.
  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. Joseph Chapel (Gonzaga Hall) · Academic year.
  • Sunday5:30 PMChapel at Ashby Center (Brookline Campus) · Academic year.
  • Sunday8:00 PMSt. Joseph Chapel (Gonzaga Hall) · Academic year.
  • Sunday8:00 PMSt. Ignatius Church · Academic year.
  • Sunday9:15 PMTrinity Chapel (Newton Campus) · Candlelight Mass; academic year.
  • Saturday4:00 PMSt. Ignatius Church (parish) · Vigil Mass.
  • Sunday9:00 AMSt. Ignatius Church (parish) · Children's Mass.
  • Sunday10:30 AMSt. Ignatius Church (parish)
  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. Ignatius Church (parish)
  • Monday–Friday5:30 PMSt. Ignatius Church (parish)

Confession 4

  • Monday–Friday11:45 AMSt. Mary's Hall, Room 142 · Academic year.
  • Monday–Thursday9:30 PMSt. Joseph Chapel (Gonzaga Hall) · Academic year.
  • Thursday6:00 PM–7:00 PMSt. Joseph Chapel (Gonzaga Hall) · During Eucharistic adoration; academic year.
  • Saturday3:00 PM–3:45 PMSt. Ignatius Church (parish)

Adoration 1

  • Thursday6:00 PM–7:00 PMSt. Joseph Chapel (Gonzaga Hall) · Academic year.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Mass & Reconciliation Schedule - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments/schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel Mon - Sat | 12:00 PM St. Mary's Chapel Mon - Fri | 12:00 PM Trinity Chapel Mon - Thurs |”
    Daily Masses are at 8 AM (Monday to Saturday) and noon (Monday to Friday) in St. Mary's Chapel and at noon Monday to Thursday in Trinity Chapel.
    “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel Mon - Sat | 12:00 PM St. Mary's Chapel Mon - Fri | 12:00 PM Trinity Chapel Mon - Thurs |”
    Daily Masses are at 8 AM (Monday to Saturday) and noon (Monday to Friday) in St. Mary's Chapel and at noon Monday to Thursday in Trinity Chapel.
    “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel Mon - Sat | 12:00 PM St. Mary's Chapel Mon - Fri | 12:00 PM Trinity Chapel Mon - Thurs |”
    Daily Masses are at 8 AM (Monday to Saturday) and noon (Monday to Friday) in St. Mary's Chapel and at noon Monday to Thursday in Trinity Chapel.
    “11:30 AM Shea Room, Conte Forum Wednesdays | 12:15 PM Simboli Hall Chapel Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri | 12:15 PM St. Ignatius Church Thursdays |”
    Additional weekday Masses are held at Conte Forum, Simboli Hall Chapel, and St. Ignatius Church.
    “11:30 AM Shea Room, Conte Forum Wednesdays | 12:15 PM Simboli Hall Chapel Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri | 12:15 PM St. Ignatius Church Thursdays |”
    Additional weekday Masses are held at Conte Forum, Simboli Hall Chapel, and St. Ignatius Church.
    “11:30 AM Shea Room, Conte Forum Wednesdays | 12:15 PM Simboli Hall Chapel Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri | 12:15 PM St. Ignatius Church Thursdays |”
    Additional weekday Masses are held at Conte Forum, Simboli Hall Chapel, and St. Ignatius Church.
    “CANDLELIGHT MASS Monday - Thursday | 10:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel |”
    A late-night Candlelight Mass is held Monday to Thursday in St. Joseph Chapel.
    “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel | 11:00 AM St. Joseph Chapel | 12:30 PM St. Ignatius Church, (Parish Mass) Spanish | 5:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 5:30 PM Chapel at Ashby Center | 8:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 8:00 PM St. Ignatius Church | 9:15 PM Trinity Chapel Candlelight”
    Campus Ministry lists eight Sunday Masses across campus chapels and St. Ignatius Church.
    “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel | 11:00 AM St. Joseph Chapel | 12:30 PM St. Ignatius Church, (Parish Mass) Spanish | 5:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 5:30 PM Chapel at Ashby Center | 8:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 8:00 PM St. Ignatius Church | 9:15 PM Trinity Chapel Candlelight”
    Campus Ministry lists eight Sunday Masses across campus chapels and St. Ignatius Church.
    “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel | 11:00 AM St. Joseph Chapel | 12:30 PM St. Ignatius Church, (Parish Mass) Spanish | 5:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 5:30 PM Chapel at Ashby Center | 8:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 8:00 PM St. Ignatius Church | 9:15 PM Trinity Chapel Candlelight”
    Campus Ministry lists eight Sunday Masses across campus chapels and St. Ignatius Church.
    “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel | 11:00 AM St. Joseph Chapel | 12:30 PM St. Ignatius Church, (Parish Mass) Spanish | 5:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 5:30 PM Chapel at Ashby Center | 8:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 8:00 PM St. Ignatius Church | 9:15 PM Trinity Chapel Candlelight”
    Campus Ministry lists eight Sunday Masses across campus chapels and St. Ignatius Church.
    “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel | 11:00 AM St. Joseph Chapel | 12:30 PM St. Ignatius Church, (Parish Mass) Spanish | 5:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 5:30 PM Chapel at Ashby Center | 8:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 8:00 PM St. Ignatius Church | 9:15 PM Trinity Chapel Candlelight”
    Campus Ministry lists eight Sunday Masses across campus chapels and St. Ignatius Church.
    “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel | 11:00 AM St. Joseph Chapel | 12:30 PM St. Ignatius Church, (Parish Mass) Spanish | 5:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 5:30 PM Chapel at Ashby Center | 8:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 8:00 PM St. Ignatius Church | 9:15 PM Trinity Chapel Candlelight”
    Campus Ministry lists eight Sunday Masses across campus chapels and St. Ignatius Church.
    “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel | 11:00 AM St. Joseph Chapel | 12:30 PM St. Ignatius Church, (Parish Mass) Spanish | 5:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 5:30 PM Chapel at Ashby Center | 8:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 8:00 PM St. Ignatius Church | 9:15 PM Trinity Chapel Candlelight”
    Campus Ministry lists eight Sunday Masses across campus chapels and St. Ignatius Church.
    “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel | 11:00 AM St. Joseph Chapel | 12:30 PM St. Ignatius Church, (Parish Mass) Spanish | 5:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 5:30 PM Chapel at Ashby Center | 8:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 8:00 PM St. Ignatius Church | 9:15 PM Trinity Chapel Candlelight”
    Campus Ministry lists eight Sunday Masses across campus chapels and St. Ignatius Church.
    “11:45 AM St. Mary's Hall, 142 Mon - Fri | 9:30 PM St. Joseph Chapel Mon - Thurs | 6 to 7:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel Thursdays |”
    Confession is scheduled every weekday at 11:45 AM, Monday to Thursday at 9:30 PM, and Thursday evenings.
    “11:45 AM St. Mary's Hall, 142 Mon - Fri | 9:30 PM St. Joseph Chapel Mon - Thurs | 6 to 7:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel Thursdays |”
    Confession is scheduled every weekday at 11:45 AM, Monday to Thursday at 9:30 PM, and Thursday evenings.
    “11:45 AM St. Mary's Hall, 142 Mon - Fri | 9:30 PM St. Joseph Chapel Mon - Thurs | 6 to 7:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel Thursdays |”
    Confession is scheduled every weekday at 11:45 AM, Monday to Thursday at 9:30 PM, and Thursday evenings.
    “ADORATION & RECONCILIATION | 6 to 7:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel Thursdays”
    Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Thursday evenings.
  2. Home | St. Ignatius Parishstignatiuschestnuthill.org · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Saturday 4pm ​ Sunday 9am Children's Mass 10:30am 12:30pm Español 5pm”
    St. Ignatius Parish has a Saturday vigil and four Sunday Masses.
    “Saturday 4pm ​ Sunday 9am Children's Mass 10:30am 12:30pm Español 5pm”
    St. Ignatius Parish has a Saturday vigil and four Sunday Masses.
    “Saturday 4pm ​ Sunday 9am Children's Mass 10:30am 12:30pm Español 5pm”
    St. Ignatius Parish has a Saturday vigil and four Sunday Masses.
    “Saturday 4pm ​ Sunday 9am Children's Mass 10:30am 12:30pm Español 5pm”
    St. Ignatius Parish has a Saturday vigil and four Sunday Masses.
    “Monday–Friday 5:30pm”
    St. Ignatius Parish has a 5:30 PM Mass Monday to Friday.
    “Confession Saturday, 3–3:45pm”
    St. Ignatius Parish hears confessions Saturday afternoons.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Boston College, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Ignatius Church: 0.2 mi1Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap): 0.8 mi2Trinity Chapel: 1.3 mi3Saint Lawrence Church: 1.4 mi4Saint Anthony's Church: 2.4 mi5Saint Patricks Church: 2.4 mi6Office of Campus Ministry (McElroy Commons): 0.2 miBoston College (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Ignatius Church — 0.2 mi · 8 Commonwealth Avenue
  2. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.8 mi
  3. Trinity Chapel — 1.3 mi
  4. Saint Lawrence Church — 1.4 mi · 770 Boylston Street
  5. Saint Anthony's Church — 2.4 mi
  6. Saint Patricks Church — 2.4 mi · 212 Main Street

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

95 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (8 AM Monday to Saturday and noon Monday to Friday in St. Mary's Chapel, noon Monday to Thursday in Trinity Chapel, plus additional weekday Masses and a 10 PM Candlelight Mass Monday to Thursday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Reconciliation Schedule - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments/schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “At Boston College, we offer Mass daily at multiple chapels across campus.”
      Mass is celebrated daily in several campus chapels.
      “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel Mon - Sat | 12:00 PM St. Mary's Chapel Mon - Fri | 12:00 PM Trinity Chapel Mon - Thurs |”
      Daily Masses are at 8 AM (Monday to Saturday) and noon (Monday to Friday) in St. Mary's Chapel and at noon Monday to Thursday in Trinity Chapel.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Eight Sunday Masses listed by Campus Ministry, including the 12:30 PM Spanish parish Mass at St. Ignatius Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Reconciliation Schedule - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments/schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel | 11:00 AM St. Joseph Chapel | 12:30 PM St. Ignatius Church, (Parish Mass) Spanish | 5:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 5:30 PM Chapel at Ashby Center | 8:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 8:00 PM St. Ignatius Church | 9:15 PM Trinity Chapel Candlelight”
      Campus Ministry lists eight Sunday Masses across campus chapels and St. Ignatius Church.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (11:45 AM Monday to Friday in St. Mary's Hall 142; 9:30 PM Monday to Thursday and 6-7 PM Thursday in St. Joseph Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Reconciliation Schedule - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments/schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “11:45 AM St. Mary's Hall, 142 Mon - Fri | 9:30 PM St. Joseph Chapel Mon - Thurs | 6 to 7:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel Thursdays |”
      Confession is scheduled every weekday at 11:45 AM, Monday to Thursday at 9:30 PM, and Thursday evenings.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Thursdays 6-7 PM in St. Joseph Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Reconciliation Schedule - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments/schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “ADORATION & RECONCILIATION | 6 to 7:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel Thursdays”
      Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Thursday evenings.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Casey Beaumier is Campus Ministry Director. Fr. Robert Pecoraro, S.J., is a campus minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Staff - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/about/meet-the-staff.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Casey Beaumier Campus Ministry Director Haub Vice President for Mission and Ministry 617-552-3475”
      A priest, Fr. Casey Beaumier, directs Campus Ministry and serves as Haub Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
      “Fr. Robert Pecoraro, S.J. Campus Minister pecorarr@bc.edu 617-552-4667 McElroy 228 Spiritual Direction”
      A Jesuit priest serves as a campus minister for spiritual direction.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass & Reconciliation Schedule - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments/schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “At Boston College, we offer Mass daily at multiple chapels across campus.”
      Mass is celebrated daily in several campus chapels.
    2. University Chapels - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/about/university-chapels.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The chapel can be used for Sunday and daily Mass, baptisms, and prayer services.”
      St. Joseph's Chapel is used for Sunday and daily Mass and prayer services.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration30 or more times a week (54 weekly times documented: 42 Mass, 11 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (One Christian Theology course and one Sacred Texts and Traditions course, or the combined PULSE or Perspectives on Western Culture philosophy-theology sequences.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Requirements - Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/morrissey/undergraduate/core-curriculum/core-requirements.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “2 Courses in Philosophy 2 Courses in Social Sciences 2 Courses in Theology”
      All undergraduates take two philosophy and two theology courses in the University Core.
    2. Core in Theology - Theology - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/theology/undergraduate/core-in-theology.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students must take one Christian Theology (CT) course and one Sacred Texts and Traditions (STT) course.”
      The theology core is one Christian Theology course and one Sacred Texts and Traditions course.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (THEO 1401 Engaging Catholicism is one of two standard Christian Theology options (the other is God, Self, and Society). Sacred Texts and Traditions options include Hebrew Bible and New Testament courses and interreligious dialogue courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core in Theology - Theology - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/theology/undergraduate/core-in-theology.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Christian Theology (CT) Courses THEO 1401 Engaging Catholicism THEO 1402 God, Self, and Society”
      Engaging Catholicism is one of two standard Christian Theology options.
      “THEO 1430 Buddhism and Christianity in Dialogue THEO 1431 Islam and Christianity in Dialogue”
      Sacred Texts and Traditions options include Bible courses and interreligious dialogue courses.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Requirements - Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/morrissey/undergraduate/core-curriculum/core-requirements.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “2 Courses in Philosophy 2 Courses in Social Sciences 2 Courses in Theology”
      All undergraduates take two philosophy and two theology courses in the University Core.
      “The two (2) sequential three-credit courses in the Core requirement in Philosophy aim to teach students that the philosophical habit of mind is part of a well-lived life”
      The philosophy core is two sequential courses.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description
    Sources (2)
    1. About - Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/morrissey/undergraduate/core-curriculum/about.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Core rests at the heart of a liberal arts education in our Jesuit, Catholic context.”
      The core curriculum is framed by the university's Jesuit, Catholic context.
    2. Core in Theology - Theology - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/theology/undergraduate/core-in-theology.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The study of theology is an essential feature of the Core Curriculum in a Jesuit, Catholic university. This implies an institutional commitment to the Roman Catholic tradition, but also encourages the study and understanding of other theological traditions.”
      The theology core is described as reflecting a commitment to the Roman Catholic tradition.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Major - Theology - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/theology/undergraduate/major.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students majoring in theology must choose between two tracks: the Theology Major or Expanded Theology Major.”
      A theology major is offered.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (14 professional staff on the Meet the Staff page (director, two associate directors, eleven campus ministers including a Jesuit priest), not counting the multi-faith campus minister, the administrative assistant, or graduate assistants.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet the Staff - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/about/meet-the-staff.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Casey Beaumier Campus Ministry Director Haub Vice President for Mission and Ministry 617-552-3475”
      A priest, Fr. Casey Beaumier, directs Campus Ministry and serves as Haub Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
      “Emily Egan Associate Director emily.egan@bc.edu 617-552-3478 McElroy 118”
      The staff page lists a director, two associate directors, and eleven campus ministers.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Kairos, Manresa silent retreat, Communion with Creation, Mosaic grief retreat, Imagine, Ignatian Prayer in Daily Life, Study by the Sea, and The Ignatian Path for seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Programs - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/retreats.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Kairos—meaning “God’s Time” in Greek—is a student-facilitated weekend retreat that allows for intentional reflection on one's relationship with God, self, and others away from the chaos of campus.”
      Campus Ministry runs the Kairos weekend retreat.
      “Manresa is a silent retreat based on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises held each year during winter break at the Connors Family Retreat Center.”
      Campus Ministry runs the Manresa silent retreat.
      “Communion with Creation: An Eco-Spirituality Retreat invites participants to deepen their connection with all of Creation through reflection, prayer, and practices rooted in eco-spirituality”
      Campus Ministry runs an eco-spirituality retreat.
      “A retreat for undergraduate and graduate students who have experienced loss and are carrying grief.”
      Campus Ministry runs Mosaic, a grief retreat.
      “The Imagine retreat offers an opportunity to step away from the typical rhythms of life and engage in prayer, reflection, and contemplation through creative practices.”
      Campus Ministry runs the Imagine retreat.
      “A Six-Week journey with God in the midst of your day to day life.”
      Campus Ministry runs Ignatian Prayer in Daily Life, a six-week retreat with spiritual direction.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Gratia Plena, Sons of St. Patrick, St. Thomas More Society, Christian Life Community, Ignatian Society.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Programs - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/faith-prayer/catholic-programs.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The purpose of Gratia Plena is to build a community of women who are committed to learning about and growing in their Catholic faith together.”
      Gratia Plena is a Catholic women's group.
      “The Sons of St. Patrick is a society of Catholic men at Boston College dedicated to fostering a community of virtue, character, and faith amongst our peers and surrounding society.”
      Sons of St. Patrick is a Catholic men's group.
      “The St. Thomas More Society is a student organization dedicated to promoting the rich heritage of the Catholic faith on campus.”
      The St. Thomas More Society is a Catholic student organization.
      “Christian Life Community brings students together to engage in intentional conversations, explore tools of Ignatian Spirituality, and form meaningful relationships in a supportive space.”
      Campus Ministry runs Christian Life Community groups.
      “The Ignatian Society of Boston College promotes the spirit and tradition of St. Ignatius and the Society of Jesus”
      The Ignatian Society is a Campus Ministry student group.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Weekly student liturgies in four residential areas. St. Joseph Chapel, in Gonzaga Hall, hosts Sunday Masses, a Monday-Thursday Candlelight Mass, and Thursday adoration.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Serve at Mass - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments/liturgical-ministries.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Weekly student liturgies at Boston College are celebrated across four residential areas: Ashby Chapel on the Brookline Campus, Trinity Chapel on the Newton Campus, St. Joseph Chapel on Upper Campus, and St. Ignatius Church on Lower Campus.”
      Weekly student liturgies are celebrated in four residential areas.
    2. University Chapels - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/about/university-chapels.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Location: Upper Campus in the basement level of Gonzaga Hall, a Boston College residence hall.”
      St. Joseph's Chapel is in Gonzaga Hall, a residence hall.
    3. Mass & Reconciliation Schedule - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments/schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “CANDLELIGHT MASS Monday - Thursday | 10:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel |”
      A late-night Candlelight Mass is held Monday to Thursday in St. Joseph Chapel.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Division of Mission and Ministry led by the Haub Vice President for Mission and Ministry.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Home - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The offices within the Division of Mission and Ministry work together to help foster a culture of formation among the faculty, administration, staff, and students.”
      A Division of Mission and Ministry, led by a vice president, fosters formation of faculty, staff, and students.
    2. Meet the Staff - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/about/meet-the-staff.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Casey Beaumier Campus Ministry Director Haub Vice President for Mission and Ministry 617-552-3475”
      A priest, Fr. Casey Beaumier, directs Campus Ministry and serves as Haub Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Volunteer & Service Learning Center - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/volunteer-service-learning-center.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Volunteer and Service Learning Center is the primary portal for all service activity offered at Boston College”
      Boston College has a central volunteer and service-learning center.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (PULSE Program for Service Learning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Home - The PULSE Program for Service Learning - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/morrissey/sites/PULSE.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The mission of the PULSE Program is to educate our students about social injustice by putting them into direct contact with marginalized populations and social change organizations”
      The PULSE Program offers service learning integrated with philosophy and theology courses.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (Catholic Studies minor with a Catholic Social Thought cluster, including ECON 2234 Economics and Catholic Social Teaching and THEO 5354 Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Minor - Catholic Studies - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/morrissey/sites/catholic/minor.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “ECON 2234 Economics and Catholic Social Teaching”
      The Catholic Studies minor includes a Catholic Social Thought cluster with courses such as Economics and Catholic Social Teaching and THEO 5354 Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (Pregnancy and parenting support for students, with two campus ministers named as pregnancy support advocates.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pregnancy Resources - OVPHR - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/human-resources/sites/oid/Policies-and-Compliance/Pregnancy-Resources.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Boston College community is here to support students expecting a child.”
      Boston College publishes pregnancy and parenting support for students, including housing and academic accommodations.
      “Pastoral support: Ellen Modica (ellen.modica@bc.edu) and Rick Rossi (richard.rossi@bc.edu) of Campus Ministry are pregnancy support advocates and are available for pastoral support.”
      Two campus ministers serve as pregnancy support advocates.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Appa Volunteers, Arrupe International Encounters, Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, Communion with Creation retreat.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Immersion - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/service-immersion.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Appa Volunteers is a service-immersion program committed to working with under-resourced populations in the United States via shared service and direct encounter.”
      Appa Volunteers runs domestic service immersion trips.
      “Arrupe International, named for the late Pedro Arrupe, S.J., is a faith, peace and justice program that creates a culture of encounter, inviting students to a faith that seeks global justice.”
      Arrupe International Encounters runs international justice immersions.
      “Coordinated by the Ignatian Solidarity Network, the Teach-In brings together Jesuit colleges, high schools, parishes, and others to learn, reflect, pray, network, and advocate together.”
      Campus Ministry brings students to the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.
    2. Programs - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/retreats.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Communion with Creation: An Eco-Spirituality Retreat invites participants to deepen their connection with all of Creation through reflection, prayer, and practices rooted in eco-spirituality”
      Campus Ministry runs an eco-spirituality retreat.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Volunteer & Service Learning Center - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/volunteer-service-learning-center.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “We support the education and formation of our students by promoting conscientious service in the context of Catholic social teaching and contemporary Jesuit education.”
      The Volunteer and Service Learning Center frames service in the context of Catholic social teaching.
    2. Service Immersion - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/service-immersion.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Campus Ministry's service immersion and solidarity programming invites students to the Jesuit tradition of becoming people for and with others.”
      Campus Ministry's service programs are framed by the Jesuit tradition.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Campus Ministry lists Mass every day in several chapels, eight Sunday Masses, and a Monday-Thursday late-night Candlelight Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Reconciliation Schedule - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments/schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “At Boston College, we offer Mass daily at multiple chapels across campus.”
      Mass is celebrated daily in several campus chapels.
      “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel Mon - Sat | 12:00 PM St. Mary's Chapel Mon - Fri | 12:00 PM Trinity Chapel Mon - Thurs |”
      Daily Masses are at 8 AM (Monday to Saturday) and noon (Monday to Friday) in St. Mary's Chapel and at noon Monday to Thursday in Trinity Chapel.
      “8:00 AM St. Mary's Chapel | 11:00 AM St. Joseph Chapel | 12:30 PM St. Ignatius Church, (Parish Mass) Spanish | 5:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 5:30 PM Chapel at Ashby Center | 8:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel | 8:00 PM St. Ignatius Church | 9:15 PM Trinity Chapel Candlelight”
      Campus Ministry lists eight Sunday Masses across campus chapels and St. Ignatius Church.
      “CANDLELIGHT MASS Monday - Thursday | 10:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel |”
      A late-night Candlelight Mass is held Monday to Thursday in St. Joseph Chapel.
  • Confession is scheduled every weekday at midday and on four weekday evenings.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Reconciliation Schedule - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments/schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “11:45 AM St. Mary's Hall, 142 Mon - Fri | 9:30 PM St. Joseph Chapel Mon - Thurs | 6 to 7:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel Thursdays |”
      Confession is scheduled every weekday at 11:45 AM, Monday to Thursday at 9:30 PM, and Thursday evenings.
  • All undergraduates take two theology and two philosophy courses in the University Core.
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Requirements - Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/morrissey/undergraduate/core-curriculum/core-requirements.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “2 Courses in Philosophy 2 Courses in Social Sciences 2 Courses in Theology”
      All undergraduates take two philosophy and two theology courses in the University Core.
  • Campus Ministry lists 14 professional staff and offers at least eight distinct retreats.
    Sources (2)
    1. Meet the Staff - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/about/meet-the-staff.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Emily Egan Associate Director emily.egan@bc.edu 617-552-3478 McElroy 118”
      The staff page lists a director, two associate directors, and eleven campus ministers.
    2. Programs - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/retreats.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Kairos—meaning “God’s Time” in Greek—is a student-facilitated weekend retreat that allows for intentional reflection on one's relationship with God, self, and others away from the chaos of campus.”
      Campus Ministry runs the Kairos weekend retreat.
      “Manresa is a silent retreat based on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises held each year during winter break at the Connors Family Retreat Center.”
      Campus Ministry runs the Manresa silent retreat.

Concerns

  • Neither required theology course must be explicitly Catholic. Engaging Catholicism is one of two standard Christian Theology options.
    Sources (1)
    1. Core in Theology - Theology - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/theology/undergraduate/core-in-theology.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Christian Theology (CT) Courses THEO 1401 Engaging Catholicism THEO 1402 God, Self, and Society”
      Engaging Catholicism is one of two standard Christian Theology options.
      “THEO 1430 Buddhism and Christianity in Dialogue THEO 1431 Islam and Christianity in Dialogue”
      Sacred Texts and Traditions options include Bible courses and interreligious dialogue courses.
  • Scheduled Eucharistic adoration was found once a week, on Thursday evenings.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass & Reconciliation Schedule - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments/schedule.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “ADORATION & RECONCILIATION | 6 to 7:00 PM St. Joseph Chapel Thursdays”
      Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Thursday evenings.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry (McElroy Commons)

  • Address: McElroy 233, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • Location: On campus

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Source: bc.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, bc.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

22 groups and regular activities · 13 on campus, 9 off campus

Other 1

  • Ignatian Family Teach-In for JusticeOff campus
    Annual gathering of Jesuit schools and parishes for learning, prayer, and advocacy.

Retreats 6

  • KairosOff campus
    Student-facilitated weekend retreat.
  • Manresa Silent RetreatOff campus
    Winter break
    Silent retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises at the Connors Family Retreat Center.
  • Communion with CreationOff campus
    Eco-spirituality retreat.
  • Mosaic: A Grief RetreatOff campus
    Retreat for students carrying grief.
  • ImagineOff campus
    Retreat using creative practices for prayer and reflection.
  • Ignatian Prayer in Daily LifeOn campus
    Six weeks
    Retreat in daily life with daily prayer and weekly spiritual direction.

Service 3

  • 4BostonOff campus
    Weekly
    Weekly service with Boston community partners and group reflection.
  • Appa VolunteersOff campus
    Domestic service-immersion trips.
  • Arrupe International EncountersOff campus
    International faith, peace, and justice immersion program.

Faith formation 2

  • OCIAOn campus
    Every other Tuesday 7-8:30 PM, from September 8, 2026
    Joint Campus Ministry and St. Ignatius Parish program for those becoming Catholic.
  • Pause and PrayOn campus
    Weekly
    Weekly outdoor reflection and prayer.

Clubs and groups 5

  • Christian Life CommunityOn campus
    Small groups exploring Ignatian spirituality.
  • Gratia PlenaOn campus
    Community of women growing in their Catholic faith.
  • Sons of St. PatrickOn campus
    Society of Catholic men focused on virtue, character, and faith.
  • St. Thomas More SocietyOn campus
    Student organization promoting the heritage of the Catholic faith on campus.
  • Ignatian SocietyOn campus
    Group connecting graduates of Jesuit high schools and promoting Jesuit spirituality.

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Candlelight MassOn campus
    Monday-Thursday 10 PM
    Late-evening Mass in St. Joseph Chapel, Gonzaga Hall.
  • Student liturgical ministriesOn campus
    Students serve as lectors, hospitality ministers, altar servers, and Communion ministers at weekly student liturgies.
  • Chapel ChoirsOn campus
    Sunday Masses
    Three student chapel choirs of the Liturgy Arts Group sing at Sunday and University Masses.
  • Thursday Adoration and ReconciliationOn campus
    Thursdays 6-7 PM
    Eucharistic adoration with confession in St. Joseph Chapel.

Social life 1

  • Agape LatteOn campus
    Monthly
    Faith conversation event in a social setting.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (5)
  1. About - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/about.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Office of Campus Ministry Boston College McElroy 233 140 Commonwealth Ave Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Phone: 617-552-3475”
    The Office of Campus Ministry is in McElroy 233, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill.
    “Office of Campus Ministry Boston College McElroy 233 140 Commonwealth Ave Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Phone: 617-552-3475”
    The Office of Campus Ministry is in McElroy 233, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill.
    “Campus Ministry is located on the first and second floors of McElroy Commons, on Boston College’s Chestnut Hill campus.”
    Campus Ministry is on the Chestnut Hill campus.
  2. Meet the Staff - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/about/meet-the-staff.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Fr. Casey Beaumier Campus Ministry Director Haub Vice President for Mission and Ministry 617-552-3475”
    A priest, Fr. Casey Beaumier, directs Campus Ministry and serves as Haub Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
  3. Home | St. Ignatius Parishstignatiuschestnuthill.org · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Saturday 4pm ​ Sunday 9am Children's Mass 10:30am 12:30pm Español 5pm”
    St. Ignatius Parish has a Saturday vigil and four Sunday Masses.
  4. Becoming Catholic - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/liturgy-sacraments/becoming-catholic.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “OCIA at Boston College is a joint program between the Office of Campus Ministry and St. Ignatius Parish, and meets every other Tuesday from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.”
    OCIA meets every other Tuesday evening.
  5. Catholic Programs - Campus Ministry - Division of Mission & Ministry - Boston Collegebc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/missionministry/sites/campus-ministry/faith-prayer/catholic-programs.html · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The purpose of Gratia Plena is to build a community of women who are committed to learning about and growing in their Catholic faith together.”
    Gratia Plena is a Catholic women's group.
    “The Sons of St. Patrick is a society of Catholic men at Boston College dedicated to fostering a community of virtue, character, and faith amongst our peers and surrounding society.”
    Sons of St. Patrick is a Catholic men's group.
    “The St. Thomas More Society is a student organization dedicated to promoting the rich heritage of the Catholic faith on campus.”
    The St. Thomas More Society is a Catholic student organization.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
98 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.91%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.96%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,507 · ACT 34
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$27,008

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
10,083
Total students15,280
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$41,704
Cost of attendance (per year)$89,493
Median federal debt at graduation$19,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
91%
First-year retention96%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$103,937
Admission rate16%
Students receiving Pell grants13%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1507
SAT reading & writing710–760
SAT math730–780
ACT composite33–35
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 66 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Boston

The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 164924
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
  • Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (pre-accredited); New England Commission of Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Boston College a Catholic college?
Yes. Boston College is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Boston. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is Boston College’s Compass Score?
90 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Boston College?
Mass is listed at St. Mary's Chapel, Trinity Chapel (Newton Campus), Shea Room, and Conte Forum. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Boston College Compass Recommended?
Yes. Boston College meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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