Most students live on campus in dormitories. The university requires an extra payment to live on campus on top of the tuition payment. Some students find housing off campus in apartments and live with other students.

Boston College is a top ranking university within the United States. Historically it is a Jesuit Catholic institution but does not require students to be of any religious background. There are many courses of study to pick from and the undergraduate business school is on the top in the country.