Boston College is a private Jesuit research university that was founded in 1863. The university is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts and has a total undergraduate enrollment of approximately 9,300 students. Boston College offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of academic fields, including business, education, law, and theology. The university is known for its strong commitment to social justice and its emphasis on the liberal arts. Boston College is consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States.