Chestnut Hill, MA · Private nonprofit university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $64,176 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $64,176 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,120 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $80,560 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $39,090 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $41,470 less than the sticker price — about 51% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (12) | Football (148), Track & Field (101), Baseball (43), Swimming & Diving (36), Soccer (35), Ice Hockey (27), Fencing (22), Sailing (17), Basketball (15), Tennis (14), Skiing (12), Golf (8) |
| Women’s varsity sports (15) | Track & Field (102), Rowing (65), Soccer (38), Lacrosse (33), Ice Hockey (27), Softball (26), Field Hockey (25), Swimming & Diving (23), Volleyball (22), Sailing (16), Skiing (16), Basketball (15), Fencing (15), Tennis (11), Golf (9) |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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