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Boston Architectural College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 5 to 1
Students retention rate 21%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Boston Architectural College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Boston Architectural College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Boston Architectural College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 5-to-1, Boston Architectural College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Boston Architectural College is 21% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Massachusetts is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Boston Architectural College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,144

Cost of attendance at Boston Architectural College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,144

Cost of attendance at Boston Architectural College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 57 of freshman students at Boston Architectural College received on average $10,399 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,399
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 5 36% $5,412 $27,059
Other Federal Grant 5 36% $6,372 $31,859
State Grant/Scholarships 2 14% $950 $1,900
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 5 36% $9,887 $49,436
Total Grant & Scholarships 8 57% $10,399 $83,195

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Boston Architectural College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Boston Architectural College students is 68.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 81.8%.

68.2%

  • white 80.0% 4 students
  • International Students 75.0% 9 students

Service Offerings

Boston Architectural College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Boston Architectural College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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