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Boston College placed 31st among national universities in the US News & World Report survey for 2012, retaining its ranking from last year.
The University was bolstered by an improved showing in faculty resources, a strong assessment from high school guidance counselors, who placed BC at 26th overall, and improvements in the average alumni giving rate.
Boston College also improved to 39th in the “Great Schools Great Prices” ranking, reflecting the University’s commitment to need-blind admissions and to meeting the full demonstrated need of all of its accepted students. In addition, BC’s Carroll School of Management was ranked 24th in the “Best Business Schools” survey.
Provost and Dean of Faculties Cutberto Garza said he was pleased with the 2012 US News rankings and the positive way in which Boston College continues to be viewed among top national universities. “The rankings reflect the benefits of our strategic investment in teaching, research and student formation, all of which contribute to our students’ intellectual and personal development,” said Garza.
Commenting on the Carroll School’s “Best Business Schools” ranking by US News, CSOM Dean Andy Boynton said, “It’s always nice to be recognized among the top undergraduate business schools. It is a reflection of the wonderful faculty, staff, and students here at the Carroll School. Most importantly, it affirms our work towards our mission of preparing undergraduates to be caring leaders in a complex global community.”
Senior Vice President for University Advancement James Husson noted the significance of the progress in alumni giving cited by US News.
"Although the giving rate is just a modest component of the ranking formula, BC is blessed to have an alumni body that makes giving back to the University a priority. Their collective gifts have a tangible impact on our students, faculty, and the BC experience. We are grateful for the gains we have made in recent years and excited by the opportunities that lie ahead, as even more alumni recognize that that each gift, every year, makes a difference."
In addition to the US News rankings, Boston College placed 26th in Forbes magazine’s annual list of “America’s Best Colleges,” released in August.
US News’ rankings of all colleges and universities can be accessed online at http://www.usnews.com.