Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Boston's yield is 18 pts higher than U. Miami's
Yield rate - 2
Boston's SAT midpoint is 90 points higher than U. Miami's
SAT midpoint - 3
Boston admits 13% vs. 19% at U. Miami
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- BostonHighly selective
- U. MiamiHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 26–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- BostonTest scores required
- U. MiamiTest-optional
How they read a record
Boston
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both important.
U. Miami
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Boston | U. Miami |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Required |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:Boston College (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Boston College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why