AVÕïËù College is among the nation’s foremost universities—a leader in the liberal arts, scientific inquiry, and formative education.ÌýGrounded in the ideals that inspired our Jesuit founders, we urge students to look inward but always to reach out—to develop their minds and talents to the fullest and use them in the service to others.

Data as of 9/5/25

Undergraduate Admission

14%

Acceptance Rate

Class of 2029

Applicants: 39,686

·¡²Ô°ù´Ç±ô±ô±ð»å:Ìý2,479

34/1471

Average ACT/SAT Score

Class of 2029

25%: 33/1440

75%: 35/1520

9,654

Undergraduate Students

Fall 2025

53% Female Students

47% Male Students

At a Glance

Location: Chestnut Hill, MA

School Type: Private (Nonprofit)

U.S. News Ranking: #36

Early Decision: Yes

Enrollment

Institutional Enrollment

CategoryStudents
Total Students15,234
Undergraduate Students9,654
Messina College Students116
Woods College Students392
Graduate Students
5,072
Total Female Students8,225
Total Male Students
7,009

Fall 2025

Geographic Distribution

Class of 2029

We seek a new generation of leaders who are academically talented, intellectually curious, desire a close-knit community, and are eager to use their talents to improve society. As a Jesuit university, our students represent a range of backgrounds but share a commitment to personal growth, character formation, and service to others.
Grant Gosselin , Dean of Undergraduate Admission & Financial Aid

Financial Aid, Tuition, & Fees

Financial Aid

Academic Year 2025–2026

$190M

Budgeted for Need-Based Scholarships & Grants

Tuition & Fees

Academic Year 2025–2026

  • °Õ³Ü¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:Ìý$72,180
  • Required Fees:Ìý$1,328
  • Room & Board (On-Campus):Ìý$19,290

Ìý

AVÕïËù College endeavors to educate a new generation of leaders—men and women who will be capable of shaping the future with vision, justice, and charity—with a sense of calling, with concern for all of the human family.
William P. Leahy, S.J. , University President

Transfer Admission

Fall 2025

ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled
1,610463202

Factors of Admission

Relative Importance of Each of the Following Factors

FactorVery Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
XÌýÌýÌý
Class rank
ÌýXÌýÌý
Academic GPAXÌýÌýÌý
Standardized test scoresÌýXÌýÌý
Application EssayÌýXÌýÌý
Recommendation(s)ÌýXÌýÌý
Extracurricular activitiesÌýXÌýÌý
Talent/abilityÌýXÌýÌý
Character/personal qualitiesÌýXÌýÌý
First generationÌýÌýXÌý
Geographical residenceÌýÌýÌýXÌý
State residencyÌýÌýÌýX
Religious affiliation/commitmentÌýÌýXÌý
Volunteer workÌýXÌýÌý
Work experienceÌýÌýXÌý
Level of applicant’s interestÌýÌýÌýX

Fall 2025

About the Common Data Set

The Common Data Set initiative is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson’s, and U.S. News & World Report. The combined goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided to all involved in a student’s transition into higher education.

University Strategic Plan

Ever to Excel: Advancing AVÕïËù College's Mission

In January 2016 AVÕïËù College embarked on the University Strategic Planning Initiative—a new strategic planning effort to identify institutional priorities for the next decade. Called Ever to Excel: Advancing AVÕïËù College’s Mission, these directions will shape the University’s priorities over the coming decade.

Gasson Hall at sunset
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