Boston Architectural College
About Boston Architectural College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
The Boston Architectural College teaches architecture, interior architecture and landscape architecture, and its students work in practices in the city while they study. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and admits every qualified applicant.
Founded
1889
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Students
813
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
N/A
Not reported
Tuition
$27,470
Per year
Avg Net Price
$25,865
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$62,123
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
$50
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
N/A
Graduation rate not reported
Retention
Not reported
4-Year Grad
Not reported
6-Year Grad
Not reported
The federal survey collects no first-year retention cohort for this college.
Teaching Quality
3:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
11.2%
$/Student
$6.3K
Class Size
Small
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$27,470
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$40,343
After Financial Aid
$25,865
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$24,056
Receive Grants
28.8%
Take Loans
44.8%
Tuition is $27,470/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $25,865.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Boston Architectural College fund their education.
While in School
28.8%
Get Grants
Free money
44.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,033
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$37,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$395/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The $37,250 median debt is above average, but graduates earn $62K within ten years. The numbers suggest the investment pays off for most students.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Boston Architectural College.
Gender
61.4%
Female
39%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
280
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
533
Graduates
N/A
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
52.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 61% of the student body. 16.8% international students bring global perspectives to campus life.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
280
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Special Focus
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Boston Architectural Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$62,123
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 3Architecture
$55K
16 grads
1yr Earnings
Interior Architecture
—
5 grads
Landscape Architecture
—
2 grads
Earnings grow steadily here: $59K at six years, $41K at eight, and $62K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.