Boston College

Connell School of Nursing

Boston College is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing. The Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts campus for Boston College is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 15,280. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $70,702, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $70,702 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Research or Education (PhD)

Visit the Boston College website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Massachusetts periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Massachusetts will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:15,280
Student-to-faculty ratio:13-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$70,702
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$70,702
Room and board:$18,916
Percent on financial aid:55%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:16%
SAT Reading Writing range:710-760
SAT Math range:720-780
ACT Composite range:33-34
ACT English range:34-35
ACT Math range:30-34
Religious affiliation:Roman Catholic

Student Profile

Male 47%
Female 53%
Full-Time 88%
Part-Time 12%
Undergraduate 66%
Graduate 34%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Boston College. You can also see the Boston College campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

  • Address: 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467
  • Phone Number: 617-552-8000

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Last updated: October 7, 2025

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