Boston College
Boston College (BC) is a private Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Founded in 1863, the university has more than 15,000 total students. Although Boston College is classified as a research university, it still uses the word "college" in its name to reflect its historical position as a small liberal arts college.
| Latin: Collegium Bostoniense | |
| Motto | Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν (Greek) |
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Motto in English | "Ever to Excel" |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | March 31, 1863 |
| Founder | John McElroy |
| Accreditation | NECHE |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Jesuit) |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $3.3 billion (2022) |
| President | William P. Leahy, S.J. |
| Provost | David Quigley |
Academic staff | 1,848 |
Administrative staff | 2,690 |
| Students | 15,106 (2022) |
| Undergraduates | 9,532 (2022) |
| Postgraduates | 5,574 (2022) |
| Location | , Massachusetts , United States 42°20′06″N 71°10′13″W |
| Campus | Small City, 388 acres (157 ha) (total)
Chestnut Hill (main campus), 175 acres (71 ha) Chestnut Hill (Pine Manor Institute), 48 acres (19 ha) Newton Campus, 40 acres (16 ha) Brighton Campus, 65 acres (26 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Heights |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
| Nickname | Eagles |
Sporting affiliations |
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| Mascot | Baldwin the Eagle |
| Website | www |
The university offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its eight colleges and schools. Its main campus is a historic district and features some of the earliest examples of collegiate gothic architecture in North America. In accordance with its Jesuit heritage, the university offers a liberal arts curriculum with an emphasis on formative education and service to others.
Boston College athletic teams are the Eagles. Their colors are maroon and gold and their mascot is Baldwin the Eagle. The Eagles compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference in all sports offered by the ACC. The men's and women's ice hockey teams compete in Hockey East. Boston College's men's ice hockey team has won five national championships.
Alumni and affiliates of the university include governors, ambassadors, members of Congress, scholars, writers, medical researchers, Hollywood actors, and professional athletes. Boston College has graduated 3 Rhodes, 22 Truman, and 171 Fulbright scholars. Other notable alumni include a U.S. Speaker of the House, a U.S. Secretary of State, and chief executives of Fortune 500 companies.