Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Notre Dame's yield is 19 pts higher than Boston's
Yield rate - 2
U. Notre Dame admits 11% vs. 13% at Boston
Acceptance rate - 3
U. Notre Dame's SAT midpoint is 18 points higher than Boston's
SAT midpoint
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. Notre DameUltra 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 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 29–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- BostonTest-optional
- U. Notre DameTest-optional
How they read a record
Boston
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both important.
U. Notre Dame
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Boston | U. Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Required |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | 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