American College of the Building Arts Acceptance Rate &
American College of the Building Arts is a private university in Charleston, South Carolina, enrolling about 155 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 44.44% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (90.3%) and Black or African American (2.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $21,500
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,403 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 44.44% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 155 99.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.07%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs)
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 76.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1190
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 156
- Applicants (IPEDS): 58
- Room & Board: $14,091 annual estimate
American College of the Building Arts: what the data shows
Common questions about American College of the Building Arts, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is American College of the Building Arts?
American College of the Building Arts is located in Charleston, SC (ZIP 29403-4223).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is American College of the Building Arts public or private?
American College of the Building Arts is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does American College of the Building Arts cost?
Published tuition: $21,500.
Average net price after aid: $30,403.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $27,879 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $29,454 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $32,248 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $33,835 |
| $110,001+ | $34,704 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $86,000.
How hard is it to get into American College of the Building Arts?
Admission rate: 44.44%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1190 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is American College of the Building Arts?
Total enrollment: 155 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 156 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at American College of the Building Arts?
150%-time completion rate: 62.07%.
First-year retention: 75.0%.
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,500.
18.44% of students receive Pell grants.
What is American College of the Building Arts known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is American College of the Building Arts a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 44.44%; completion rate 62.07%; net price $30,403. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$21,500
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at American College of the Building Arts was $21,500.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,403
2024 Value
In 2024 American College of the Building Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,403.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$121,612 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,403 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$86,000 4-Year Tuition
$14,091 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$950 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$36,541 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$146,164 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for American College of the Building Arts.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
39.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at American College of the Building Arts was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for American College of the Building Arts in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2019–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $20,572 | $20,572 | — |
| 2020 | $20,572 | $20,572 | $29,826 |
| 2021 | $20,572 | $20,572 | $28,880 |
| 2022 | $20,572 | $20,572 | $29,579 |
| 2023 | $20,572 | $20,572 | $26,389 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
44.44% Acceptance Rate
58 Total Applicants
36 Students Admitted
36 First-Time Students Enrolled
100.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1190
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
American College of the Building Arts reported total enrollment of about 155 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 83% male and 17% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (90.3%), Black or African American (2.6%), and Asian (2.6%). About 18.44% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American College of the Building Arts in 2024 is 155 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 156 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 90.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
55.17% 100% Completion Time
62.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.17% of students graduating from American College of the Building Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology: 86% male / 14% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for American College of the Building Arts.
Return on Investment
$12,500 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for American College of the Building Arts.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology: 22 completions
Most popular programs at American College of the Building Arts.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for American College of the Building Arts graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American College of the Building Arts from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 76.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,846
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $20,328
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
American College of the Building Arts is a private non-profit institution located in Charleston, SC, classified as Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. Enrollment is approximately 155 students. Student body composition includes White (90.3%), Black or African American (2.6%), Asian (2.6%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 44.44%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1190. The 150%-time completion rate is 62.07%. Approximately 18.44% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs)
Location
Charleston, SC 29403-4223
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
American College of the Building Arts provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American College of the Building Arts located?
American College of the Building Arts is located in Charleston, SC.
What is American College of the Building Arts's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at American College of the Building Arts is 44.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 58 applicants and 36 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does American College of the Building Arts cost?
Reported tuition is $21,500 and average net price is $30,403 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,091 annually.
What is the student body demographics at American College of the Building Arts?
American College of the Building Arts reports undergraduate enrollment of about 156 students, White (90.3%), Black or African American (2.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for American College of the Building Arts?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, American College of the Building Arts reports midpoint SAT about 1190 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What is the graduation rate at American College of the Building Arts?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do American College of the Building Arts students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,500.
Is American College of the Building Arts public or private?
American College of the Building Arts is a private nonprofit institution located in Charleston, SC.
Is American College of the Building Arts an HBCU?
No. American College of the Building Arts is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is American College of the Building Arts a tribal college?
No. American College of the Building Arts is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American College of the Building Arts a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, American College of the Building Arts does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.9%).
Is American College of the Building Arts religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for American College of the Building Arts in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- South Carolina college costs
- South Carolina colleges by ROI
- Charleston, South Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.