Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
A graduate degree from Boston College is an excellent investment in your future. The Carroll School provides a wide range of merit-based scholarships and assistantships to both domestic and international full-time candidates. Boston College also offers loan and work-study programs to help students finance their educations.
Tuition rates, fees, rules, regulations, courses, and course content are subject to revision by the President and Board of Trustees or School Dean at any time.
Tuition
2024鈥�2025 Academic Year
$32,540
per semester
Full-Time MBA Program
$2,218
per credit hour
Part-time MBA credit hours: 57
Part-time MSF credit hours: 30
Part-Time MBA & MSF Programs
$2,218
per credit hour
Program total: $66,540
MSF & MSA Programs
Fees & Expenses
These are estimated amounts for the 2024鈥�2025 academic year (a period of nine months). For more information on cost of attendance, visit the Graduate Financial Aid page.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Student Activity Fee (7 or more credits) | $69 (per semester) |
| Graduate Student Activity Fee (fewer than 7 credits) | $40 (per semester) |
| Initial Boston College ID Card For Entering Students Fee | $50 |
| Medical Insurance* | $4,133 (Fall semester: $1,795; Spring semester: $2,338) |
| Rent/Utilities | $14,220 |
| Meals | $5,317 |
| Transportation | $1,800 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,651 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
* Insurance premium per student for the 2023鈥�24 academic year. For part-time students, medical insurance is required if not provided by an employer.
All domestic and international applicants to the full-time MBA, MSF, and MSA programs are considered for merit-based scholarships or fellowships. Award decisions are made and communicated with admission decisions. Scholarship amounts range from $7,500 to full tuition awards for exceptional candidates.听
Graduate Assistantships can be offered in combination with scholarship awards, typically to full-time MBA and MSF students. These Assistantships offer a stipend in exchange for either research or administrative responsibility.听
The following table displays scholarship and fellowship information for students entering in Fall 2024.
| Program | % of Class Receiving Merit Scholarships/Fellowships | Award Allocation Process |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time MBA | More than 95% | Scholarship award is disbursed every semester for a total of four semesters. For example, if a student is offered an annual scholarship of $20,000, they will receive $10,000 per semester for four semesters. |
| Part-Time MBA | More than 70% | Scholarship award is disbursed once a semester for two semesters, starting with the initial semester in which a student begins their program. For example, if听 a student is awarded a $10,000 scholarship, they will receive $5,000 in their first semester and $5,000 in the following semester. Note that part-time MBA and part-time MSF awards are one-time, non-renewable awards. |
| Full-Time MSF and MSA | More than 75% | Scholarship award is disbursed once a semester for two semesters (i.e., Fall and Spring). For example, if听 a student is awarded a $10,000 scholarship, they will receive $5,000 in the Fall semester and $5,000 in the Spring. |
The Chandra International MBA Fellowship
Through a gift established in 2003 by Monica Chandra, MBA 鈥�87 and her brother Amit Chandra, MBA 鈥�93, this fund provides scholarship assistance for MBA students enrolled in the Carroll School of Management, with first preference to students from India and second preference to those from Southeast Asia.
Dean鈥檚 Scholarships
These institutional awards are awarded to exceptionally strong MBA, MSA, and MSF candidates. Dean鈥檚 Scholarships range in value and provide tuition remission for graduate study in the Carroll School.
The Diane H. Weiss MBA 鈥�85 Memorial Fellowship
Established by classmates of Diane H. Weiss, MBA/MSW 鈥�85 in consultation with Ms. Weiss鈥� father, Warren A. Weiss. This fellowship supports a Carroll School of Management student, with first preference for a student in the MBA/MSW dual degree program and second preference for a student in the MBA program, who has a demonstrated focus on professional mission-driven initiatives.
The Graduate Women in Business Fellowship
The Carroll School of Management offers Graduate Women in Business (GWIB) Fellowships to full-time MBA applicants who have demonstrated commitment to advancing and supporting women in business. Candidates seeking to apply for this fellowship are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 from either a bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degree, and in their application, must submit an essay detailing examples of how they have actively supported and promoted the advancement of women in their professional, academic, or personal lives. GWIB Fellows will serve as members and leaders in the Carroll School of Management's Graduate Women in Business club, and will have access to exclusive career and professional development opportunities through the Carroll School's affiliate partnership with .
The John J. McMullen Fellowship
Established in 2003 by John J. McMullen P 鈥�81, the fellowship recognizes exceptional candidates for the full-time MBA, MSF, or dual degree MBA/MSF programs who have graduated from the United States Naval Academy. Recipients recommended by the U.S. Naval Academy may be granted full tuition remission for up to two years (20 months) of graduate study.
The Michael F. Price Fellowship: The Wall Street Executive Fellows Program
Through a gift established in 2000 by Michael F. Price P 鈥�02, the fellowship provides scholarship assistance for a full-time graduate student in the Carroll School of Management.
The Prospanica Fellowship
Prospanica is a non-profit organization that seeks to empower Hispanic professionals to achieve their full educational, economic, and social potential. As a partner school of Prospanica, the Carroll School of Management offers Prospanica Fellowships to full-time and part-time MBA applicants of Hispanic heritage or to any individual who has demonstrated commitment to the Hispanic community. Candidates seeking to apply for this fellowship are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 from either a bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degree, and must express interest in the fellowship in the essay section of their application.
The ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship
The mission of Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) is to increase the influence of the LGBT+ community in business by educating, inspiring, and connecting MBA students and alumni. As a ROMBA partner school, the Carroll School of Management offers the ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship to two full-time MBA applicants. Candidates seeking to apply for this fellowship are asked to express interest in the essay section of their application.
The Ruth and Stephen Barrett Family Graduate Fellowship
Established in 2004 by R. Stephen Barrett, Jr., MBA 鈥�78, P 鈥�02 and Ruth T. Barrett P 鈥�02, the Barrett Family Fellowship provides support for a graduate fellow in the Carroll School.听听
The Boston College Carroll School of Management recognizes that the leadership, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills developed through military service are excellent training for success in the business world. Many of the best candidates we have for our MBA and other graduate programs are active duty service men and women or military veterans.
The following services and resources are available to individuals with military experience.
Application Fee Waiver/Resources
To demonstrate our gratitude to military personnel and veterans, the Carroll School offers:
- Automatic $100 application fee waiver. Please contact Graduate Admissions at听cgsomapp@bc.edu听before submitting your application to arrange for your waiver.
- Commitment to making competitive merit scholarships available to qualified military personnel.
- Automatic one-year deferment should admitted military students' plans become delayed by their service branch.
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GI Bill庐 and Yellow Ribbon Program
Veterans and military personnel are eligible for financial assistance with educational expenses through the听GI Bill庐. Additionally, Boston College is pleased to participate in the听Yellow Ribbon Program. This program is available to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who are eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.听
For more information about these benefits, please contact VA Certifying Official Linda Malenfant at听linda.malenfant@bc.edu.
For additional questions about veterans programs and services, or to get involved with the veterans community at Boston College, contact Director for Veteran Programs & Services Mike Lorenz at michael.lorenz@bc.edu.
U.S. Naval Academy Fellowship
Through the John J. McMullen Fellowship, the Carroll School may recognize exceptional candidates for the full-time MBA, MSF, or dual degree MBA/MSF programs who have graduated from the United States Naval Academy. The Fellowship awards students full tuition remission for up to two years (20 months) of graduate study.
Eligible candidates will be considered for the Fellowship through the Admission Committee鈥�s review of their applications. Please direct any questions to听bcmba@bc.edu.
Students looking to fund their education may wish to consider online resources for information on grants and scholarships.听 Leading scholarship search providers include:
The pursuit of a doctoral degree is a significant investment of time, energy, and of course financial resources. Boston College provides financial support for its doctoral students to ensure that earning a Ph.D. from 天美传媒app is a worthwhile investment in your future.
The current level of financial support for Ph.D. students in the Carroll School of Management includes full tuition remission for all required coursework, as well as a competitive stipend of up to $43,000 USD per year for incoming students, effective Fall 2024. Students in good standing may receive this support for a maximum of five years.
In return for this support, students serve as research and/or teaching assistants throughout the duration of their Ph.D. programs. This support is based on the fact that students are expected to devote their full energies to the Ph.D. program during the entire calendar year.听
Note that assistantship requirements vary for each program, so please visit the "Research and Teaching Assistantship Requirement" sections in the individual Ph.D. program pages for further details.
For more information, email the Office of Graduate Admissions or call us at 617-552-3920.