Boston College's 2025-26 doctoral student stipend to increase
Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., dean of the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, has announced that Boston College’s 2025-26 doctoral student stipend will rise to a nine-month rate of $33,750—plus one month of summer support—establishing the baseline commitment of $37,500.
Stipends for all funded doctoral students were previously pegged at a minimum of $30,000 for the nine-month academic year.
“We are committed to ongoing efforts to provide our graduate students with the academic, financial, and social support they need to excel in their academic pursuits,� said Fr. Kalscheur. “This most recent strategic stipend increase will allow us to remain competitive in recruiting and retraining talented doctoral students across all our academic programs.�
Boston College has invested more than $5 million in academic strategic funds during the past three years to elevate doctoral student stipends, reflecting a commitment to graduate education and student formation outlined in the University’s 10-year Strategic Plan, “Ever to Excel.�
Additionally, the BC student health plan provides benefits to more than 1,750 graduate students, including a low out-of-pocket maximum and improved pediatric dental coverage. The University contributed more than $3.3 million toward health insurance coverage for doctoral students during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Provost and Dean of Faculties David Quigley said these investments have paid dividends in helping the University to attract outstanding doctoral students.
“Faculty mentors, the deans and I are committed to helping our graduate students thrive in their time at Boston College,� said Quigley. “We are always looking for opportunities to enhance their experience at the University, and we look forward to future investments in support of world-class doctoral training across all of our schools and colleges.�