
Boston College fees for Indian students total $95,258 (INR 90.90 Lakhs) per year for undergraduates and roughly $103,000 to $108,000 (INR 98.28 to 1.03 Crore) per year for graduate programs in 2026-27. The Carroll School Full-Time MBA is billed at $35,195 (INR 33.58 Lakhs) per semester, the MS Finance and MS Accounting run $71,940 (INR 68.65 Lakhs) for the 30-credit program, and Morrissey College graduate arts and sciences programs charge $2,248 (INR 2.15 Lakhs) per credit hour.
Your realistic entry is the Fall 2027 intake (September 2027), because the Fall 2026 term has already begun and the US F-1 student visa needs 6 to 10 weeks of processing. Boston College does not offer a January intake for undergraduates; a limited number of graduate programs open in Spring 2028 (January 2028) as the next option after Fall 2027.
All INR values in this article are computed at 1 USD = 95.42 INR.
Fall 2027 Intake: Planning Cycle Open
Intake: Fall 2027 is the realistic entry point for anyone applying from India now. Undergraduate Early Decision I closes 1 November 2026, Early Decision II closes 4 January 2027, and Regular Decision decisions release by 1 April 2027. Graduate rounds run through spring 2027 depending on the school.
Fee update: The current published 2026-27 rate is $75,070 (INR 71.63 Lakhs) for undergraduate tuition, driven by a 3.76 percent increase. The Fall 2027 cohort will be billed at the 2027-28 rate that trustees typically announce in April; project approximately $77,900 (INR 74.32 Lakhs) tuition on the 3.76 percent trend.
When to pay: Confirmation deposit is due within two weeks of admission for undergraduates, and by the school-specific deadline for graduate offers, typically April to June 2027 for Fall 2027.
Scholarships: The Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program (full-tuition) uses the 1 November 2026 Early Decision I deadline, no separate application. External Indian awards Inlaks, JN Tata, and KC Mahindra open between January and April 2027 for the Fall 2027 cycle.

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Boston College charges a single flat undergraduate tuition rate across every major, while graduate schools price per credit or per semester depending on the programme. The 2026-27 rate applies to students currently enrolled and to the Spring 2027 intake; Fall 2027 admits will pay the 2027-28 rate.
Tuition is identical for a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The published cost of attendance bundles tuition, mandatory fees, standard room, and standard board.
| Cost Component | Annual (USD) | Annual (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition | $75,070 | INR 71.63 Lakhs |
| Mandatory Fees, Standard Room, Standard Board | $15,465 | INR 14.76 Lakhs |
| BC Student Health Insurance Plan | $4,723 | INR 4.51 Lakhs |
| Published Cost of Attendance | $95,258 | INR 90.90 Lakhs |
Graduate fees vary by school. The Carroll School of Management is the most expensive on a per-credit basis; the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Social Work run lower. Programme lengths differ, so read the total column, not the per-credit rate, when comparing.
| Programme | Rate (USD) | Programme Total (USD) | Programme Total (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time MBA (Carroll School) | $35,195 per semester | $140,780 (2 years) | INR 1.34 Crore |
| MS in Finance (Carroll School) | $2,398 per credit | $71,940 (30 credits) | INR 68.65 Lakhs |
| MS in Accounting (Carroll School) | $2,398 per credit | $71,940 (30 credits) | INR 68.65 Lakhs |
| MA and MS Programmes (Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences) | $2,248 per credit | $67,440 (30 credits) | INR 64.35 Lakhs |
| MSW (School of Social Work) | $1,494 per credit | $95,616 (64 credits, full) | INR 91.24 Lakhs |
Note: The Carroll School Full-Time MBA is charged per semester, not per credit, so summer coursework does not add tuition. For MSF and MSA, one course typically equals three credits, so a five-course semester adds $35,970 (INR 34.32 Lakhs) to your bill, useful for setting aside instalment amounts before the semester opens.
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Boston College tuition has risen 3.5 to 4.3 percent annually over the last three published years. Total cost of attendance, which includes room and board, has tracked slightly lower because housing and dining have grown at moderated rates.
| Academic Year | UG Tuition (USD) | UG Tuition (INR) | Total COA (USD) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $69,400 | INR 66.22 Lakhs | $88,632 | +4.3% |
| 2025-26 | $72,180 | INR 68.87 Lakhs | $91,792 | +3.5% |
| 2026-27 | $75,070 | INR 71.63 Lakhs | $95,258 | +3.76% |
Key Insight: The Fall 2027 intake will be billed at the 2027-28 rate, projected at roughly $77,900 (INR 74.32 Lakhs) based on the three-year average. Budget an extra INR 2.5 to 3 Lakhs per year over the current published number, and factor that same increase into every subsequent year of a Bachelor’s plan.
Chestnut Hill is an affluent suburb of Boston, about eight kilometres from downtown. Boston College’s own published 2026-27 living cost estimate for graduate students is $29,138 (INR 27.80 Lakhs) for the nine-month academic year, before health insurance.
| Expense | Monthly (USD) | Monthly (INR) | Annual (INR, 9 months) | Notes for Indian Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (off-campus rent, standard room) | $1,911 | INR 1.82 Lakhs | INR 16.42 Lakhs | On-campus BC housing is included in undergraduate room and board; graduate students rent locally |
| Food and Groceries | $663 | INR 63,264 | INR 5.70 Lakhs | Cooking at home is 40 to 50 percent cheaper than the BC dining plan for grads |
| Transportation | $200 | INR 19,084 | INR 1.72 Lakhs | MBTA Green Line B stops at BC; a student CharlieCard reduces this further |
| Personal Expenses | $294 | INR 28,053 | INR 2.53 Lakhs | Includes clothing, phone, entertainment, laundry |
| Books and Supplies | $144 | INR 13,740 | INR 1.24 Lakhs | Buy used through the BC Bookstore or rent to save 30 to 50 percent |
| Health Insurance (annual) | - | - | INR 4.20 Lakhs | Boston College Student Health Insurance Plan is mandatory unless waived with a comparable US plan |
| Total Living (Nine-Month Basis) | - | - | INR 32.00 Lakhs | Includes health insurance |
Note: These figures assume a shared apartment within walking or Green Line distance of campus. Studios in Chestnut Hill and Brighton typically run $2,400 to $2,900 (INR 2.29 to 2.77 Lakhs) per month, so a solo apartment adds INR 4.5 to 8 Lakhs per year over the standardised figure.
Currency Tip: Your first tuition instalment for the Fall 2027 intake falls due before I-20 issuance, roughly May 2027. Book USD in tranches during weak-rupee days between the January 2027 admission letter and the May 2027 deadline; a 2 to 3 percent rupee swing on a $70,000 semester bill is INR 1.5 to 2 Lakhs saved.
Total Year 1 cost lands at INR 94.75 Lakhs for undergraduates and INR 99 Lakhs to 1.03 Crore for graduate students, depending on programme.
| Scenario | Tuition | Living and Health | Mandatory Fees (Visa, SEVIS) | Total Year 1 (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (on-campus, 10-month basis) | $75,070 (INR 71.63 Lakhs) | Included in COA (INR 19.27 Lakhs) | $535 (INR 51,050) | INR 91.41 Lakhs |
| Full-Time MBA (Carroll, 12-month basis) | $70,390 (INR 67.17 Lakhs) | INR 32.00 Lakhs | $535 (INR 51,050) | INR 99.68 Lakhs |
| MS Finance / MS Accounting (Carroll, 12-month basis) | $71,940 (INR 68.65 Lakhs) | INR 32.00 Lakhs | $535 (INR 51,050) | INR 1.01 Crore |
| MA / MS Morrissey College (30 credits, 12-month basis) | $67,440 (INR 64.35 Lakhs) | INR 32.00 Lakhs | $535 (INR 51,050) | INR 96.86 Lakhs |
Key Insight: A Fall 2027 MBA admit who earns a 50 percent Carroll School merit scholarship, common under the 90+ percent aid rate the school reports, cuts the two-year tuition bill from INR 1.34 Crore to INR 67 Lakhs. That is a controllable saving worth roughly INR 66 Lakhs, achieved simply by submitting the standard application ahead of the Round 1 deadline.
Boston College is need-aware for international undergraduate applicants and offers no federal aid, but merit scholarships, university fellowships, and PhD funding are open to Indian students. The Carroll School reports that 90+ percent of Full-Time MBA, MSF, and MSA students receive some scholarship.
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility | Deadline (Fall 2027 Intake) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program | Full four-year tuition plus housing plus three funded summer programs | Top 1 to 2 percent of applicant pool; open to internationals; no separate application | 1 November 2026 (Early Decision I) |
| Carroll School Merit Scholarships (MBA, MSF, MSA) | $7,500 to full tuition (INR 7.16 to 68.65 Lakhs) | Automatic consideration on the standard application; 90+ percent receive some award | Programme round deadlines through spring 2027 |
| Morrissey College PhD Funding | Full tuition waiver plus $37,500 (INR 35.78 Lakhs) annual stipend plus health insurance subsidy | Admitted PhD students; five years of funding | Department-specific, typically 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027 |
These four Indian awards cover Boston College across the humanities, sciences, and management, and typically release their calls between January and April 2027 for the Fall 2027 intake.
| Scholarship | Value | Typical Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship | Up to $100,000 (INR 95.42 Lakhs) total | Mid March 2027 |
| J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship | INR 3 to 10 Lakhs low-interest loan-scholarship | Mid March 2027 |
| K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad | Up to INR 10 Lakhs | End March 2027 |
| Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Loan Scholarship | Up to INR 20 Lakhs interest-free | Early April 2027 |
Tip for Indian Students: For a Fall 2027 undergraduate seat with the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program in play, submit the Common Application under Early Decision I by 1 November 2026, which is your only shot at the full-tuition award. For grad admits, keep the Boston College offer letter ready by January 2027 so that Inlaks and J.N. Tata applications, both closing mid-March 2027, can go in on time.
The Boston College enrolment deposit is $500 (INR 47,710) for undergraduate admits and secures your seat, counts toward first-semester tuition, and is required before Boston College issues the I-20, the document needed for the F-1 Student Visa. Graduate deposits vary by school and are listed on each offer letter, typically $500 to $2,000 (INR 47,710 to 1.91 Lakhs).
Boston College bills semester-by-semester; there is no single-shot annual discount, and payment plans through the Boston College Office of Student Services split each semester into monthly instalments at no interest.
Tip for Indian Students: For the Fall 2027 intake, aim to pay the enrolment deposit within one week of admission and complete the first-semester wire by mid-July 2027. A wire from India can take five to eight business days to clear, and Boston College will not release the I-20 amendments or campus housing keys until the deposit is confirmed.
The published $95,258 (INR 90.90 Lakhs) undergraduate cost of attendance and the graduate cost sheets exclude several one-off and recurring costs that hit in the first four months.
Budget approximately INR 8 to 12 Lakhs for first-year hidden costs on top of the published cost of attendance.
Note: The single biggest hidden cost Indian families forget is the 5 percent Tax Collected at Source on foreign remittances above INR 7 Lakhs per financial year. On a $75,000 (INR 71.57 Lakhs) tuition wire, TCS of roughly INR 3.23 Lakhs is locked with the Income Tax Department until refunded through the next ITR filing. Plan cash flow for this year-long float.
The single most urgent lever for a Fall 2027 admit is submitting an Early Decision I application by 1 November 2026, which makes you eligible for the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program worth full four-year tuition, roughly INR 3 Crore over four years.
Tip for Indian Students: For a Fall 2027 MBA admit, the highest-value lever is a Round 1 application by mid-October 2026. Round 1 candidates are considered first for Carroll School merit scholarships, and a 50 percent award on the two-year MBA saves INR 67 Lakhs, more than double the value of any external Indian scholarship listed above.
Boston College fees for Indian students total INR 91.41 Lakhs for undergraduates and INR 96.86 Lakhs to 1.01 Crore for graduate programmes in Year 1, driven by the 2026-27 tuition of $75,070 (INR 71.63 Lakhs) for Bachelor’s and $2,248 to $2,398 (INR 2.15 to 2.29 Lakhs) per credit for graduate programmes. The Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program, Carroll School merit awards averaging 90+ percent coverage, and fully funded Morrissey PhD packages together drop the effective bill by 25 to 100 percent for a well-timed Fall 2027 application. Submit the Early Decision I undergraduate application by 1 November 2026, or a Carroll School Round 1 graduate application by mid-October 2026, to activate the highest-value scholarship rounds.
Ques. What is the total fee for Boston College for Indian students in 2026-27?
Ans. The published cost of attendance for undergraduates is $95,258 (INR 90.90 Lakhs) per year, covering tuition, fees, room, and board. Full-Time MBA students at the Carroll School pay $70,390 (INR 67.17 Lakhs) tuition per year plus roughly $33,540 (INR 32.00 Lakhs) in living and health insurance, totalling INR 99.68 Lakhs in Year 1.
Ques. Is Boston College affordable for Indian students without a scholarship?
Ans. An unfunded four-year undergraduate degree comes to roughly $381,000 (INR 3.64 Crore) at current rates, which is unaffordable for most Indian families on loans alone. Most Indian admits either qualify for the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program (full tuition), receive Carroll School graduate merit aid at 25 to 100 percent, or combine family funding with a partial education loan.
Ques. How much scholarship money does Boston College offer to Indian students?
Ans. The Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program awards full four-year tuition plus housing plus three funded summer programs to 18 undergraduates per year, worth roughly INR 3 Crore over four years. Carroll School graduate awards range from $7,500 to full tuition (INR 7.16 Lakhs to INR 68.65 Lakhs), and the Morrissey PhD package covers 100 percent of tuition plus $37,500 (INR 35.78 Lakhs) stipend per year.
Ques. What is the Boston College application fee for Indian students?
Ans. The undergraduate application fee is $85 (INR 8,111), paid through the Common Application. Graduate application fees vary by school; the fee-waiver policy on the Common App is limited to US citizens and permanent residents, so international applicants pay in full.
Ques. How does Boston College tuition compare to other US private universities?
Ans. Boston College’s $75,070 (INR 71.63 Lakhs) undergraduate tuition sits in line with peer private universities like Georgetown, Notre Dame, and Villanova; it is below Ivy League rates ($82,000 to $85,000). The 3.76 percent annual increase is also lower than the 4 to 5 percent common at most East Coast private universities.
Ques. Can Indian students get financial aid at Boston College?
Ans. Boston College is need-aware for international undergraduate applicants and offers no federal aid to Indian students, but limited institutional grants exist. Merit scholarships (Gabelli, Carroll School awards) and PhD funding are fully open to internationals; graduate-level aid rates are the highest, with Carroll School reporting 90+ percent scholarship coverage.
Ques. What are the payment methods for Boston College tuition from India?
Ans. Boston College accepts bank wire transfer, its own Flywire international payment portal, forex cards, and direct education loan disbursement. Flywire is the preferred route for Indian students, posts within two to three business days, and saves 1 to 2 percent versus a raw SWIFT wire.
Ques. When are Boston College fees due for Fall 2027 admits?
Ans. The $500 (INR 47,710) enrolment deposit is due within two weeks of admission, typically January to April 2027 depending on your decision plan. First-semester tuition is due early August 2027 for the Fall term, and second-semester tuition is due early January 2028.
Ques. Does Boston College charge different tuition for different undergraduate majors?
Ans. No, Boston College charges a single flat undergraduate tuition rate of $75,070 (INR 71.63 Lakhs) per year for 2026-27, whether you enrol in Computer Science, Nursing, Finance, or Political Science. Graduate programmes differ; the Carroll School charges $2,398 (INR 2.29 Lakhs) per credit and the Morrissey College charges $2,248 (INR 2.15 Lakhs) per credit.
Ques. What is the projected 2027-28 tuition for Boston College?
Ans. Based on the three-year average annual increase of 3.5 to 4.3 percent, undergraduate tuition for 2027-28 is projected at roughly $77,900 (INR 74.32 Lakhs), with a total cost of attendance of approximately $98,830 (INR 94.30 Lakhs). Boston College’s Board of Trustees typically finalises and announces the next year’s rate in April.
| Program | Important Dates | Fees | Application Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MS Accounting 1 year | Round 1 Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (14th Oct 2026) Round 2 Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (13th Jan 2027) Round 3 Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (10th Mar 2027) | INR 65.9 L/Yr USD 69,180 /Yr | 100 | IELTS:7,.5 TOEFL:100 |
MBA 2 years | Round 1 Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (14th Oct 2026) Round 2 Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (16th Dec 2026) Round 3 Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (20th Jan 2027) | INR 64.5 L/Yr USD 67,680 /Yr | 100 | IELTS:7,.5 TOEFL:100 |
LLM 1 year | Application Starting Date for 2026 Intake (15th Sep 2026) | INR 95 L/Yr USD 99,781 /Yr | 75 | IELTS:7, TOEFL:100, DET:130 |
BS Nursing 4 years | Early Decision I Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (1st Nov 2026) Notification for Early Decision I Application Deadline (15th Dec 2026) Regular Decision Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (2nd Jan 2027) Early Decision II Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (2nd Jan 2027) Notification for Early Decision II Application Deadline (15th Feb 2027) Notification for Regular Decision Application Deadline (1st Apr 2027) Spring Freshmen Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (1st Nov 2027) Notification for Spring Freshmen Application Deadline (15th Dec 2027) | INR 68.8 L/Yr USD 72,180 /Yr | 80 | IELTS:7.5, DET:130, TOEFL: 5.5 |
BS Mathematics 4 years | Early Decision I Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (1st Nov 2026) Notification for Early Decision I Application Deadline (15th Dec 2026) Regular Decision Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (2nd Jan 2027) Early Decision II Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (2nd Jan 2027) Notification for Early Decision II Application Deadline (15th Feb 2027) Notification for Regular Decision Application Deadline (1st Apr 2027) Spring Freshmen Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (1st Nov 2027) Notification for Spring Freshmen Application Deadline (15th Dec 2027) | INR 68.8 L/Yr USD 72,180 /Yr | 80 | IELTS:7.5, DET:130, TOEFL: 5.5 |
BS Computer Science 4 years | Early Decision I Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (1st Nov 2026) Notification for Early Decision I Application Deadline (15th Dec 2026) Regular Decision Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (2nd Jan 2027) Early Decision II Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (2nd Jan 2027) Notification for Early Decision II Application Deadline (15th Feb 2027) Notification for Regular Decision Application Deadline (1st Apr 2027) Spring Freshmen Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (1st Nov 2027) Notification for Spring Freshmen Application Deadline (15th Dec 2027) | INR 68.8 L/Yr USD 72,180 /Yr | 80 | IELTS:7.5, DET:130, TOEFL: 5.5 |
BS Accounting 4 years | Early Decision I Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (1st Nov 2026) Notification for Early Decision I Application Deadline (15th Dec 2026) Regular Decision Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (2nd Jan 2027) Early Decision II Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (2nd Jan 2027) Notification for Early Decision II Application Deadline (15th Feb 2027) Notification for Regular Decision Application Deadline (1st Apr 2027) Spring Freshmen Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (1st Nov 2027) Notification for Spring Freshmen Application Deadline (15th Dec 2027) | INR 68.8 L/Yr USD 72,180 /Yr | 80 | IELTS:7.5, DET:130, TOEFL: 5.5 |
Priority Application Deadline for Spring Intake (1st Nov 2026) Application Deadline for Spring Intake (1st Dec 2026) | INR 26.2 L/Yr USD 27,510 /Yr | 75 | IELTS:7,.5 TOEFL:100 | |
PhD Finance 5 years | Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (6th Jan 2027) | INR 24 L/Yr USD 25,200 /Yr | 100 | - |
MSW 2 years | Early Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (15th Nov 2026) Priority Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (15th Jan 2027) Regular Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (15th Mar 2027) | INR 41 L/Yr USD 43,080 /Yr | 40 | IELTS:7,.5 TOEFL:100 |
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