

states and territories and nearly 40 countries around the world, speaking to the University’s strong position in attracting students who resonate with BC’s educational mission and environment. “Boston College’s Class of 2022 is among the most talented and diverse classes ever enrolled,” said Director of Undergraduate Admission Grant Gosselin. “Our undergraduate admission staff has steadily increased its outreach throughout the world as well as the U.S., and will continue to build on that work.”

“It’s also heartening to see BC is succeeding in our efforts to become a more diverse university,” added Mahoney, noting that the percentage of AHANA students enrolled in the 1996 freshman class was 20 percent-a high-water mark at that time. “It’s a challenge, obviously, but Boston College is experiencing such strong momentum in regards to our academic reputation, and the results are very encouraging. “We continue to compete with the best institutions in the country for the best students in the country,” said Vice Provost for Enrollment Management John L. The middle-50 percent range of ACT scores is 31-34 with a mean of 32, the latter equaling last year’s all-time high. The academic strength of this year’s freshmen enrollees is borne out in the combined SAT scores of the middle 50 percent of the class, ranging from 1340-1480 with a mean of 1392. Thirty-three percent of the freshman class is AHANA (African, Hispanic, Asian, Native American descent) students, while international students make up eight percent of the class, holding steady from 2017.
