Urban College of Boston Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Urban College of Boston is a private trade and vocational school in Boston, Massachusetts, enrolling about 438 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,957 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,608. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $35,472 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,608
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,957 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 438 7.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
- First-Generation Students: 71.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,613
- Room & Board: $9,128 annual estimate
Urban College of Boston: what the data shows
Common questions about Urban College of Boston, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Urban College of Boston?
Urban College of Boston is located in Boston, MA (ZIP 02116).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Urban College of Boston public or private?
Urban College of Boston is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Urban College of Boston cost?
Published tuition: $7,608.
Average net price after aid: $6,957.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,957 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,432.
How big is Urban College of Boston?
Total enrollment: 438 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,613 students.
About 7% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Urban College of Boston?
150%-time completion rate: 0.00%.
First-year retention: 36.4%.
What do graduates of Urban College of Boston earn?
Median earnings: $33,241 six years after entry; $35,472 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
25.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Urban College of Boston known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (33 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (11 completions)
- General Studies (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Urban College of Boston a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 0.00%; median earnings $35,472 at 10 years; net price $6,957. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,608
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Urban College of Boston was $7,608.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,957
2024 Value
In 2024 Urban College of Boston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,957.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,828 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,957 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$30,432 4-Year Tuition
$9,128 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$16,736 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,944 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Urban College of Boston.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Urban College of Boston was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Urban College of Boston in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,124 | $7,124 | $7,748 |
| 2014 | $7,114 | $7,114 | $7,394 |
| 2015 | $7,124 | $7,124 | $10,046 |
| 2016 | $7,124 | $7,124 | $14,222 |
| 2017 | $7,124 | $7,124 | $4,203 |
| 2018 | $7,124 | $7,124 | $11,949 |
| 2019 | $7,124 | $7,124 | $6,843 |
| 2020 | $7,124 | $7,124 | $12,714 |
| 2021 | $7,124 | $7,124 | $6,371 |
| 2022 | $7,104 | $7,104 | — |
| 2023 | $7,608 | $7,608 | — |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Urban College of Boston reported total enrollment of about 438 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 5% male and 95% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (57.1%), Black or African American (14.4%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (12.8%). About 25.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 71.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
7.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Urban College of Boston in 2024 is 438 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,613 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
36.4%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 57.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Urban College of Boston completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 0% male / 100% female
- Public Administration and Social Service: 18% male / 82% female
- General Studies: 0% male / 100% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Urban College of Boston.
Return on Investment
$35,472 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1174.69% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Urban College of Boston.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 33 completions
2. Public Administration and Social Service: 11 completions
3. General Studies: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Urban College of Boston.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Urban College of Boston graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Urban College of Boston from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,398
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Urban College of Boston is a private non-profit institution located in Boston, MA, classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Early Childhood Education & Teaching, Public Administration and Social Service, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 438 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (57.1%), Black or African American (14.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.8%). Approximately 25.25% of students receive Pell Grants. About 71.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Location
Boston, MA 02116
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Urban College of Boston 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 Urban College of Boston located?
Urban College of Boston is located in Boston, MA.
How much does Urban College of Boston cost?
Reported tuition is $7,608 and average net price is $6,957 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,128 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Urban College of Boston?
Urban College of Boston reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,613 students, Hispanic or Latino (57.1%), Black or African American (14.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Urban College of Boston?
About 71.2% of students at Urban College of Boston are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Urban College of Boston earn?
Median earnings are $33,241 six years after entry and $35,472 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Urban College of Boston?
The 150%-time completion rate is 0.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Urban College of Boston public or private?
Urban College of Boston is a private nonprofit institution located in Boston, MA.
Is Urban College of Boston an HBCU?
No. Urban College of Boston is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Urban College of Boston a tribal college?
No. Urban College of Boston is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Urban College of Boston a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Urban College of Boston reports 57.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Urban College of Boston religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Urban College of Boston 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
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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.