Boston College

Boston College (BC)

Chestnut Hill, MA Founded in 1863

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    Boston College (BC) is a private research university located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, affiliated with the Catholic Jesuit tradition. Known as "The Heights" due to its elevated location, the campus is imbued with a unique cultural and intellectual atmosphere.

    The university's buildings reflect its rich Jesuit heritage and foster a serene yet focused learning environment. In Greater Boston, Boston College is often recognized for its compact size, academic rigor, and low-profile approach, preferring to invest in education rather than self-promotion.

    Boston College comprises nine specialized schools, including the top-ranked Lynch School of Education, Boston College Law School, and the Carroll School of Management. Its athletic teams, known as the Eagles, compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), with hockey and football teams being particularly notable. The university mascot is Baldwin the Eagle.

    Notable alumni include current U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, a former presidential candidate, and senior executives from multinational companies such as Google, Apple, and JP Morgan. In 2006, Boston College was ranked among the 25 "New Ivies" in the United States and is highly esteemed in the Northeastern U.S.

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