Boston College

Boston College ranks #395 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 89.12 out of 100. It ranks #106 nationally.

| Global Rank 395 | Overall Score 89.12 |
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Top Country #106

Top North America #128

Top World #395

Boston College Global Elite University 4 Stars

About Boston College

Boston College, located in the United States, is distinguished by its commitment to liberal arts education and a strong emphasis on research. The picturesque campus, set against a backdrop of historic architecture, provides an inspiring environment for students to thrive. Boston College is recognized as a UNIRANKS Elite University, reflecting its dedication to high educational standards and impactful research initiatives. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

Boston College Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 4 August 2026 | Updated 4 August 2026

Overall Score
89.12
Global Rank
#395
Regional Rank
#128
Country Rank
#106

Boston College Overall Rankings 2027

Explore Boston College’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

91.2 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

90.1 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

88 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

85.4 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

87.6 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

88.5 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

89.8 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

88.5 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

89 / 100

Institutional Awards

87 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

87.8 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

86 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

88 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

90 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

91.5 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

89 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

88.7 / 100

Quality of Employment

90.2 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

89.5 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

88.7 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

89 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

87.2 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

88 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

88.7 / 100

International Student Support

87.8 / 100

International Students & Faculty

87.5 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

88.6 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

87.3 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

87.5 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

88.4 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

87.8 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

88.8 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

89 / 100

Research Output & Scale

89.2 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

88.2 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

87.8 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

89 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

88 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

88 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

88.5 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

87 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

89 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

88.5 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

89.3 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

89.5 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

88.5 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

89.2 / 100

Student Support Services

88.7 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

87.5 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

88 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

88 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

87.7 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

87.8 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

88 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

88 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

88.2 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

88.5 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

88.2 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

88.5 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

87 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

88 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

88 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

88 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

87.8 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

87.5 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

87.5 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

89.2 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

88 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

89 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

88.5 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

89 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

88.5 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

88 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

88.8 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

89 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

88.7 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

87.5 / 100

Boston College Historical Rankings

Explore Boston College's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for Boston College

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year Overall Score Global Rank
1980 NA #399
1981 NA #402
1982 NA #412
1983 NA #425
1984 NA #429
1985 NA #434
1986 NA #382
1987 NA #382
1988 NA #399
1989 NA #382
1990 NA #410
1991 NA #382
1992 NA #382
1993 NA #463
1994 NA #382
1995 NA #382
1996 NA #382
1997 NA #397
1998 NA #382
1999 NA #382
2000 NA #438
2001 NA #426
2002 NA #417
2003 NA #400
2004 NA #400
2005 NA #393
2006 NA #391
2007 NA #384
2008 NA #382
2009 NA #375
2010 NA #363
2011 NA #356
2012 NA #356
2013 NA #361
2014 NA #352
2015 NA #339
2016 NA #353
2017 NA #354
2018 NA #354
2019 NA #671
2020 NA #667
2021 NA #766
2022 NA #363
2023 89 #286
2024 89.22 #286
2025 87.96 #292
2026 87.96 #292
2027 89.12 #395

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

UNIRANKS maintains one of the world's largest historical university ranking archives, with institutional records dating back to 1980. Historical rankings, scores, and institutional data are continuously being verified, digitized, and expanded as new archival sources become available.

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