Explore Boston College Hillel

Boston College Hillel helps to serve the social, cultural and religious needs of Jewish students and to enrich campus culture for all. Best known for their weekly Friday night Shabbat dinners, BC Hillel also hosts high holiday services, student-faculty get togethers ("shmoozes"), Hanukkah parties, Passover seders (chocolate and traditional), speakers, and more!

Undergraduate Enrollment

500 Jewish Students (5.2%*)
9,677 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

500 Jewish Students (9.9%*)
5,072 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience Through Hillel

Campus Climate for Jewish Students

Kosher Dining

Kosher dining available for Shabbat and holidays.

Options: Meals available on shabbat/holidays only

Religious Services

Religious services are offered for majored holidays.

Frequency: Friday night only

Additional Campus Information

  • Jewish Studies Offered No
  • Jewish Studies Major or Minor Major
  • Study Abroad in Israel University sponsored program
  • Private/Public Private
  • Acceptance Rate 14%
  • U.S. Region Northeast
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $75,075
  • Tuition Out-of-State $75,075
  • Out-of-State/Int’l 78% / 10%
  • Greek Life No

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111 McElroy Commons
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 US
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(617) 340-9597
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