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Boston College

Catholic university in Massachusetts, US

Boston College (BC) is a private Catholic Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1863 by the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order, the university has more than 15,000 total students, making it the seventh largest Catholic university in the U.S. by enrollment.2 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Overview

1863Founded1
  • Industryhigher education1
  • HeadquartersChestnut Hill1
  • Websitebc.edu

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The story

Founded by John McElroy in 1863.1

Leadership

Who has led Boston College, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Board members and other officers (1)

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

  • Boston College Carroll School of Management
  • Boston College Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
  • Boston College Law School
  • Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
  • Institute for Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry
  • McMullen Museum of Art
  • Messina College
  • Weston Jesuit School of Theology
  • Weston School of Theology

Also owns

  • Alumni Stadium
  • Conte Forum
  • Eddie Pellagrini Diamond at John Shea Field
  • WZBC

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1863Founded Founded1

Sources

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