Boston College (BC) is a private Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Founded in 1863, the university has more than 9,300 full-time undergraduates and nearly 5,000 graduate students. Although Boston College is classified as an R1 research university, it still uses the word "college" in its name to reflect its historical position as a small liberal arts college.
The Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences at Boston College, located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, is the university's oldest and largest academic division. Established in 1863, it serves as the cornerstone of Boston College's liberal arts tradition, providing a comprehensive education across the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. The college is dedicated to fostering intellectual rigor, critical thinking, effective communication, and ethical reasoning, all while upholding the Jesuit, Catholic commitment to the common good and social justice. Renamed in 2014, it continues its mission of providing a transformative education that prepares students to engage with complex issues and make a positive impact.
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