Student Experience Survey

The summary of the Student Experience Survey is now available.ÌýThe results show a lot of what is right about ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€”86% of Boston College students would recommend ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ to others and 75% would choose to go to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ again—and also some areas where we need to improve.

Designed by a University-wide team of students, faculty, and administrators, the survey was created to gain a better understanding of the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ student experience both inside and outside of the classroom, by examining students’ views on University mission, academics, student services, culture, and community.

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Who took the survey?

2,417

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ undergraduate students

Student Response

86%

would recommend ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ to others

93%

are intellectually engaged

87%

have done volunteer work

75%

developed a stronger sense of purpose

Areas of Improvement


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  • Students who identify as AHANA, LGBTQ, or high financial need generally responded less favorably about the overall ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ environment, especially on questions measuring a sense of belonging.

  • ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students expressed a desire for more inclusive and integrative space and programming, as well as a desire for more opportunities to engage with diverse people and perspectives.

  • The housing lottery and food options on campus were two areas rated as important, but with a lower level of satisfaction.

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