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Boston College Carroll School of Management Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a two-year, full-time, on-campus graduate degree in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Applicants need a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Fall 2027 tuition is unpublished, while 2026-27 tuition was US$70,390 (INR 67.41 Lakhs) as a prior-cycle reference.
The programme builds general management capability through a first-year core, a three-course data analytics sequence and second-year electives across the Carroll School. The STEM-designated track adds statistics, programming, data security and optimisation within the same 57-credit degree. The best-prepared applicant can connect prior work to a clear post-MBA goal, accept an intensive daytime first year and use electives to shape a functional pathway.
- All MBA students complete 20 hours of community service before graduation.
- The Class of 2027 reports 77 students and 21% international representation, supporting a compact cohort with international perspectives.
- First-year core courses run in seven-week quarters, creating a faster assessment rhythm than a conventional semester-only schedule.
Current Admission Status
Applications for the Fall 2027 intake are Not Yet Open. International student deadline: 19 January 2027 for priority consideration.
The Fall 2027 cycle is announced with five published rounds, and international applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the listed dates. Indian applicants should prepare transcripts, test scores and funding evidence before selecting a round.
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Boston College Carroll MBA Fees and Living Costs 2027
Boston College has not published Fall 2027 full-time MBA tuition yet.
The checked 2026-27 fee page lists US$35,195 per semester (INR 33.70 Lakhs).
The trustees’ notice confirms US$70,390 (INR 67.41 Lakhs) for the full-time MBA academic year.
Fall 2027 fee status: Target-cycle tuition is unpublished after official checks; verify the target fee on the official fee page.
Prior-cycle qualification: The table labels 2026-27 tuition and expense figures as prior-cycle references.
The US$100 (INR 9,576) application fee belongs to the Fall 2027 application cycle.
| Fee item | Foreign amount | INR equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA tuition, 2026-27 prior-cycle reference | US$70,390 per academic year | INR 67.41 Lakhs |
| Full-time MBA tuition, 2026-27 prior-cycle reference | US$35,195 per semester | INR 33.70 Lakhs |
| Graduate student activity fee, 7 or more credits, 2026-27 prior-cycle reference | US$73 per semester | INR 6,990 |
| Initial Boston College ID card, 2026-27 prior-cycle reference | US$50 | INR 4,788 |
| Medical insurance, 2026-27 prior-cycle reference | US$4,723 for the academic year | INR 4.52 Lakhs |
| Graduate application fee, Fall 2027 current published | US$100 | INR 9,576 |
All INR conversions in the article use a conversion rate of USD 1 = INR 95.7599 as of 25 August 2026. Rates fluctuate daily, verify before applying.
Source: Boston College Tuition & Aid and 2026-2027 tuition announcement.
Because the target tuition is missing, Indian applicants should model funding with a range rather than treat the prior fee as a confirmed 2027 charge.
- The STEM-designated track does not add tuition because the required credit total remains 57 credits.
- The US$100 (INR 9,576) application fee is nonrefundable, so submit only after the transcript, test and recommendation materials are ready.
- The insurance figure is separate from tuition and living costs, which prevents an understated first-year funding plan.
Cost of Living in Chestnut Hill for MBA Students
Boston College’s official graduate estimate covers a nine-month academic period, so monthly figures below divide each listed component by nine.
Housing, food, transport, personal expenses and books remain separate from tuition, insurance and visa financial evidence.
| Expense | Monthly (USD) | Monthly (INR) | Nine-month total (USD) | Nine-month total (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | US$1,911.56 | INR 1.83 Lakhs | US$17,204 | INR 16.47 Lakhs |
| Food | US$663.67 | INR 63,553 | US$5,973 | INR 5.72 Lakhs |
| Transportation | US$200.00 | INR 19,152 | US$1,800 | INR 1.72 Lakhs |
| Personal expenses | US$294.56 | INR 28,207 | US$2,651 | INR 2.54 Lakhs |
| Books and supplies | US$144.44 | INR 13,832 | US$1,300 | INR 1.24 Lakhs |
| Living-cost total | US$3,214.22 | INR 3.08 Lakhs | US$28,928 | INR 27.70 Lakhs |
Prior-cycle planning illustration: The calculation adds US$70,390 (INR 67.41 Lakhs) tuition to US$28,928 (INR 27.70 Lakhs) living costs.
It also adds US$4,723 (INR 4.52 Lakhs) insurance and US$146 (INR 13,981) activity fees.
The US$50 (INR 4,788) ID card brings the one-year total to US$104,237 (INR 99.82 Lakhs).
This one-year calculation uses 2026-27 official inputs and is not a Fall 2027 total.
Read More: Carroll School courses and fees
ROI reality: Boston College has not published Fall 2027 tuition. Use the prior-cycle illustration only to test funding capacity, then replace it when the target fee appears.
Boston College Carroll MBA Admission 2027
Admission requires a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent, an English score for most international applicants and a GMAT or GRE score unless a waiver is granted.
The school also reviews transcripts, employment history, recommendations and essays, so a test score cannot substitute for evidence of goals, progression and readiness for graduate study.
Academic Eligibility and Profile
Applicants from India must hold a degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree and submit every degree-granting transcript.
Admitted international students must provide official English translations and third-party degree verification through an agency such as World Education Services or SpanTran.
| Requirement | Current Boston College policy | Indian applicant action |
|---|---|---|
| Academic degree | Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree for non-U.S. applicants. | Check whether the Indian degree structure meets the four-year U.S. equivalency requirement. |
| Transcripts | Submit records from every degree-granting institution; self-reported transcripts are accepted at application, with official records required after admission. | Collect consolidated records, transfer details and English translations before the chosen round. |
| Professional experience | Work experience is not required, but the school recommends at least two years before entry. | Use internships, leadership and early-career evidence carefully if applying with less than two years. |
| Current class context | Class of 2027 average work experience is 5.7 years, with the middle 80% ranging from 1 to 6.5 years. | Compare your progression with the published cohort range, not with an invented minimum. |
| Standardized tests | GMAT or GRE scores from within the past five years are accepted; full-time MBA candidates may request a waiver. | Request the waiver before completing the application if your evidence supports it. |
The Class of 2027 reports a 3.10 undergraduate GPA (grade point average) on a 4.0 scale.
For Indian applicants, this is approximately 77% to 82% or CGPA (cumulative grade point average) 7.7 to 8.2 on 10; this is a planning range only.
The figure is a cohort average rather than a published minimum.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) scores are accepted within the stated five-year validity period.
The current Class of 2027 averages are 605 on the GMAT Focus Edition, 690 on the previous GMAT 10th Edition and 318 on the GRE.
These versions are not directly interchangeable, so use the average for the format you submit and explain any waiver rationale through the application.
English Language Proficiency
Boston College accepts TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), PTE (Pearson Test of English) and DET (Duolingo English Test).
The table keeps the university’s new and traditional TOEFL scales separate, which matters because Indian applicants should submit the score format listed by the testing service.
| English test | Minimum required score | Validity and scale note |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT, new scale | 5.0 | Use the university’s published 1.0 to 6.0 scale. |
| TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition, traditional scale | 100 | Traditional 0 to 120 scale. |
| IELTS | 7.5 | Score must be within two years. |
| PTE | 68 | Score must be within two years. |
| Duolingo English Test | 130 | Score must be within two years. |
Applicants may waive the language test after completing a four-year bachelor’s or two-year master’s degree entirely in an English-medium institution.
A second waiver route requires at least two years of full-time post-degree work in the United States or a country where English is an official language.
- Schedule an accepted test early enough to preserve the selected Fall 2027 round if a retake becomes necessary.
- Do not convert the new TOEFL score yourself because Boston College publishes both new and traditional scales.
- Use transcript wording or an official institutional letter to prove English-medium study when seeking a waiver.
STEM track choice
The STEM-designated track is available only to full-time MBA students and must be selected at enrollment.
Applicants should match its quantitative emphasis to target roles before submitting the enrollment form.
Tip for Indian students: The school recommends two years of experience but reports a 1 to 6.5-year middle range. Use your essays and recommendations to show progression when your experience is below the cohort average.
Boston College Carroll MBA Application 2027
Fall 2027 applications are announced with five published rounds and rolling review.
The earliest date is 13 October 2026, while international applicants are strongly encouraged to use the listed deadlines, including 19 January 2027.
Fall 2027 Application Rounds
The programme starts in August 2027, and the official table pairs each application date with a guaranteed decision date.
The page publishes dates without a clock time or timezone, so Indian applicants should check the portal cutoff display before submission.
| Round | Apply by, official date | Receive decision by | International applicant note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 13 October 2026 | 2 December 2026 | Early priority date |
| Round 2 | 15 December 2026 | 10 February 2027 | Early priority date |
| Round 3 | 19 January 2027 | 24 March 2027 | International applicants strongly encouraged |
| Round 4 | 2 March 2027 | 12 May 2027 | Later review round |
| Round 5 | 11 May 2027 | 16 June 2027 | Space-available review after the last deadline |
The first three rounds leave more time for visa planning, while the final round carries the school’s space-available qualification after the last deadline.
Applicants who need an F-1 visa should prepare the degree verification and English evidence before the chosen date rather than relying on the final round.
Application Components
The application requires a resume, transcripts, one recommendation, a required essay and current GMAT or GRE evidence unless a waiver is approved.
The required essay is limited to 500 words and must connect past experience with short-term goals, long-term goals and the reason for pursuing this MBA.
- Keep the resume to one or two pages and align each employment date with the online application record.
- Use a professional recommender who can assess intensive graduate study capacity and professional potential.
- Request GMAT or GRE waiver consideration before completing the application if your academic and professional evidence supports the request.
- Use the optional essay only to explain a material part of your candidacy that the required sections do not show.
An interview requirement is not stated on the current MBA page, so applicants should monitor the portal for any programme-specific request.
The school reviews applications on a rolling basis but guarantees decisions only by the official notification dates.
Read More: MBA in USA requirements
Application tip: The 13 October 2026 round offers the earliest published decision date. Prepare the 500-word essay, English score and degree verification before selecting a later round.
Boston College Carroll MBA Scholarships 2027
All international full-time MBA applicants are considered for merit scholarships, fellowships and possible graduate assistantships.
Current published awards range from US$7,500 (INR 7.18 Lakhs) to full tuition, with decisions communicated alongside admission decisions.
Cycle qualification: The funding page is current published guidance, but it does not state separate Fall 2027 award amounts or scholarship deadlines.
| Award or funding route | Applicant fit | Published value | INR equivalent | Application route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit scholarships and fellowships | Domestic and international full-time MBA applicants | US$7,500 (INR 7.18 Lakhs) to full tuition | INR 7.18 Lakhs to full tuition | Considered with admission |
| Dean’s Scholarships | Exceptionally strong MBA candidates | Tuition remission; amount varies | Equivalent depends on the award | Admission review |
| Diane H. Weiss MBA ’85 Memorial Fellowship | First preference MBA/MSW applicants, then MBA applicants, with mission-driven initiatives | Value not published | No numeric INR conversion published | Admission and fellowship review |
| Graduate Women in Business Fellowship | Full-time MBA applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, approximately 75% to 80% or CGPA 7.5 to 8.0 on 10 for Indian applicants; planning range only | Value not published | No numeric INR conversion published | Submit the required commitment essay in the application |
| ROMBA LGBTQ+ Fellowship | Two full-time MBA applicants who express interest in the essay section | Value not published | No numeric INR conversion published | Express interest in the application essay |
Graduate assistantships may combine with scholarships and provide a stipend for research or administrative responsibility.
The university does not publish the assistantship stipend or a separate target-cycle application deadline, so request the terms in writing before treating them as confirmed funding.
- Use the admission application to compete for general merit funding because the school communicates award decisions with admission.
- Write a focused essay for the Graduate Women in Business Fellowship if your record shows sustained advancement of women in business.
- Express ROMBA LGBTQ+ Fellowship interest in the essay only when that criterion genuinely describes your experience or community contribution.
The published US$7,500 (INR 7.18 Lakhs) lower end is a current reference, not a guaranteed award or a Fall 2027 net tuition figure.
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Scholarship reality: Boston College considers international full-time MBA applicants for merit funding, but target-cycle amounts are not separately published. Build the application around merit evidence, then confirm the award in the admission letter.
Boston College Carroll MBA Salary 2027
Course-cohort evidence shows that 87% of Class of 2025 students seeking full-time employment accepted job offers.
The same report records 95% summer internship acceptance for the Class of 2026 students seeking internships, linking first-year recruiting activity to later employment preparation.
The latest average total compensation is US$126,090 (INR 1.21 Crore) for Class of 2025 offer acceptors.
Total compensation includes base salary and signing bonuses, so it is not the same measure as base pay or take-home income.
ROI (return on investment) cannot be reduced to one payback period because Fall 2027 tuition remains unpublished.
The sections below separate course-cohort outcomes from the programme’s industry and function mix, then connect them to funding and visa decisions.
Class of 2025 Outcomes by Industry
The table covers students seeking full-time employment, with industry shares measured as a percentage of accepted offers.
The university reports total compensation rather than base salary for these industry figures, and the data includes permanent and non-permanent U.S. work-authorized students.
| Industry | Share of accepted offers | Average total compensation (USD) | INR equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial services | 30% | US$115,913 | INR 1.11 Crore |
| Bio, pharma and healthcare | 20% | US$154,200 | INR 1.48 Crore |
| Consulting | 11% | US$139,250 | INR 1.33 Crore |
| Technology | 11% | US$112,267 | INR 1.08 Crore |
| Consumer products | 8% | US$109,740 | INR 1.05 Crore |
| Other | 7% | US$186,667 | INR 1.79 Crore |
Source: Boston College Career Development, Full-Time MBA Class of 2025 outcomes.
The report also lists non-profit, media and entertainment, energy and natural resources, manufacturing and real estate outcomes without publishing compensation for those categories.
Class of 2025 Outcomes by Function
Function data adds a second view of career direction, which helps applicants distinguish a sector preference from the work they want to perform.
| Function | Share of accepted offers | Average total compensation (USD) | INR equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and accounting | 36% | US$123,865 | INR 1.19 Crore |
| Consulting | 18% | US$134,950 | INR 1.29 Crore |
| Marketing and sales | 18% | US$113,700 | INR 1.09 Crore |
| General management | 8% | US$150,200 | INR 1.44 Crore |
| Operations and logistics | 8% | US$93,000 | INR 89.06 Lakhs |
| Other | 8% | US$141,200 | INR 1.35 Crore |
Source: Boston College Career Development, Full-Time MBA Class of 2025 outcomes.
Sample employers reported for 2023 to 2025 include Amazon, Bank of America, Deloitte, Fidelity Investments and McKinsey.
Employer presence shows where graduates have worked, not a recruitment guarantee for an Indian applicant or a sponsorship promise.
No external job-market benchmark is used because Boston College publishes current full-time MBA outcomes with industry and function detail.
Financial decision: No target-cycle total cost is verified because Fall 2027 tuition is unpublished.
The 2026-27 prior-cycle planning illustration is US$104,237 (INR 99.82 Lakhs) for one academic year and is not a target-cycle total.
- The 87% offer-acceptance figure covers Class of 2025 job seekers with different United States work authorizations, so confirm sponsorship patterns before borrowing for a United States-based career.
- The prior-cycle one-year illustration is US$104,237 (INR 99.82 Lakhs), so test savings, scholarship and loan coverage against tuition, insurance and living costs.
- The STEM track may support a standard 12-month OPT period plus a possible 24-month extension, so select it at enrollment only when quantitative roles and qualifying employment align.
- The career office recommends a global search during difficult United States hiring conditions, so Indian returnees should compare United States offers with India-based alternatives before accepting debt.
Total compensation is not take-home pay because it includes signing bonuses and taxes; use a current U.S. tax calculator when comparing offers.
ROI reality: The latest course-cohort evidence is useful but not a personal outcome forecast. Pair the 87% offer figure with the unpublished Fall 2027 tuition, your funding award and your required work authorization.
United States Visa for Carroll MBA Students 2027
International students need an F-1 student visa for this full-time, on-campus MBA.
F-1 is the U.S. nonimmigrant student status for academic study, and Boston College’s international office issues the school documents needed for the visa process.
Graduates may use OPT (Optional Practical Training) for temporary work related to the degree, while the STEM track may support an additional extension when federal conditions are met.
There is no fixed F-1-to-permanent-residence timeline because employer sponsorship, petition approval and immigrant visa availability control later settlement options.
Review the current U.S. student visa requirements before paying fees or booking travel.
- The F-1 visa application fee is US$185 (INR 17,716), and the I-901 SEVIS fee is US$350 (INR 33,516), so budget both separately from university charges.
- Standard post-completion OPT lasts 12 months, while the STEM track may add 24 months when the degree, employer, E-Verify and training-plan conditions are satisfied.
- H-1B is the specialty-occupation work visa, and the employer must pay the higher of the actual or prevailing wage rather than a single national salary threshold.
- F-2 status can cover a spouse and unmarried minor children, but F-2 dependants are not authorised to work in the United States.
Boston College states that the STEM track must be selected at enrollment, so confirm the track before submitting the enrollment form if the extra work window matters.
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Visa reality: The STEM track can lengthen the possible post-study work window, but it does not guarantee employment or an H-1B selection. Confirm degree classification, employer eligibility and filing dates with the designated school official.
Boston College Carroll MBA Ranking 2027
Carroll School of Management’s full-time MBA appears in the 141-150 band in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026.
QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) is the ranking publisher, and the checked page evaluates full-time MBA programmes globally.
The same ranking page places the programme in the 131-140 band for 2025, while Boston College reports a U.S. News full-time MBA rank of 46 for its 2025 edition.
| Ranking | Scope | Latest published edition | Previous edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS Global MBA Rankings | Full-time MBA, global | 2026: #141-150 | 2025: #131-140 |
| U.S. News Best Graduate Schools | Full-time MBA, United States | 2025: #46 | 2024: #46, reported as steady |
The ranking bands provide programme-level context, but they do not measure your admission probability, scholarship value, visa outcome or individual salary.
Use the current curriculum, Class of 2025 employment evidence and verified funding figures to decide whether the MBA fits your career plan.
View the QS full-time MBA ranking page for the latest published band and scope.
Honest take: The MBA has programme-specific ranking evidence, but the 2027 edition is not yet published. Treat rankings as context and give greater weight to the target-cycle fee, your funding award and course-cohort outcomes.
Boston College’s two-year full-time MBA fits an applicant seeking a compact cohort, general management training and a data-focused STEM option. The strongest application will connect the 500-word goals essay, prior experience and test choice to a specific post-MBA function. The material tradeoff is financial uncertainty because Fall 2027 tuition is unpublished and the latest planning illustration is prior-cycle. Prepare for the 13 October 2026 round or another published date after confirming the target fee and funding offer.
Boston College Carroll MBA FAQs
Ques. Is the Boston College Carroll MBA suitable for an applicant with less than two years of work experience?
Ans. Yes, work experience is not required, but the school recommends two years and the Class of 2027 averages 5.7 years. A younger applicant must show progression through academics, leadership, internships and goals.
Ques. Should an Indian applicant submit the GMAT Focus Edition, traditional GMAT or GRE?
Ans. Boston College has no stated preference among the accepted formats. The Class of 2027 averages are 605 on the GMAT Focus Edition, 690 on the previous GMAT 10th Edition and 318 on the GRE, so compare within your submitted format.
Ques. What should an Indian applicant budget for the Fall 2027 Carroll MBA?
Ans. Fall 2027 tuition is unpublished. The 2026-27 prior-cycle illustration uses US$70,390 (INR 67.41 Lakhs) tuition and US$28,928 (INR 27.70 Lakhs) living costs. It adds US$4,723 (INR 4.52 Lakhs) insurance, US$146 (INR 13,981) activity fees and US$50 (INR 4,788) for one ID card. The total is US$104,237 (INR 99.82 Lakhs) for one academic year.
Ques. Can international students receive Carroll School MBA scholarships?
Ans. Yes, all international full-time MBA applicants are considered for merit scholarships and fellowships. Current published awards range from US$7,500 (INR 7.18 Lakhs) to full tuition, but target-cycle amounts are not separately published.
Ques. Does the Carroll MBA provide a STEM OPT work option after graduation?
Ans. Only the STEM-designated full-time track may support the standard 12-month OPT period plus a possible 24-month extension, subject to federal conditions. Students must select the track at enrollment, and H-1B or permanent residence remains separate and uncertain.
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