Boston Architectural College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Boston Architectural College is a private trade and vocational school in Boston, Massachusetts, enrolling about 280 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 $25,865 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $27,470. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $62,123 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $27,470
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,865 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 280 61.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.58%
- Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 21.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 22.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 11.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 471
- Room & Board: $16,000 annual estimate
Boston Architectural College: what the data shows
Common questions about Boston Architectural College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Boston Architectural College?
Boston Architectural College is located in Boston, MA (ZIP 02115-2703).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Boston Architectural College public or private?
Boston Architectural College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Boston Architectural College cost?
Published tuition: $27,470.
Average net price after aid: $25,865.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,056 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,348 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $30,097 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $34,343 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $109,880.
How big is Boston Architectural College?
Total enrollment: 280 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 471 students.
Graduate enrollment: 533 students.
About 61% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Boston Architectural College?
150%-time completion rate: 31.58%.
First-year retention: 75.0%.
What do graduates of Boston Architectural College earn?
Median earnings: $58,619 six years after entry; $62,123 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $37,250.
28.76% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Boston Architectural College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology (110 completions)
- Architecture and Related Services, Other (26 completions)
- Interior Architecture (18 completions)
- Architecture (9 completions)
- Landscape Architecture (7 completions)
- Architectural Conservation (7 completions)
- Real Estate Development (5 completions)
- Healthcare Environment Design/Architecture (4 completions)
- Sustainable Design/Architecture (3 completions)
- Architectural Technology/Technician (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Boston Architectural College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 31.58%; median earnings $62,123 at 10 years; net price $25,865. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$27,470
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Boston Architectural College was $27,470.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,865
2024 Value
In 2024 Boston Architectural College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,865.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$103,460 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,865 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$109,880 4-Year Tuition
$16,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$44,670 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$178,680 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Boston Architectural College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
44.77% 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 Boston Architectural College 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 Boston Architectural College 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 | $27,312 | $27,312 | $32,772 |
| 2014 | $19,706 | $19,706 | $36,691 |
| 2015 | $20,666 | $20,666 | $35,786 |
| 2016 | $20,666 | $20,666 | $34,112 |
| 2017 | $21,174 | $21,174 | $28,216 |
| 2018 | $21,924 | $21,924 | $27,473 |
| 2019 | $21,924 | $21,924 | $28,865 |
| 2020 | $21,924 | $21,924 | $28,343 |
| 2021 | $22,144 | $22,144 | $29,201 |
| 2022 | $22,144 | $22,144 | $31,065 |
| 2023 | $26,800 | $26,800 | $37,891 |
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
Boston Architectural College reported total enrollment of about 280 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (35.4%), Hispanic or Latino (24.3%), and Non-Resident Alien (16.8%). About 28.76% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
61.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Boston Architectural College in 2024 is 280 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 471 students. Graduate enrollment is about 533 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 35.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
5.26% 100% Completion Time
31.58% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.26% of students graduating from Boston Architectural College 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: 42% male / 58% female
- Architecture and Related Services, Other: 38% male / 62% female
- Interior Architecture: 17% male / 83% 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 Boston Architectural College.
Return on Investment
$37,250 Median Student Debt
$62,123 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
59.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
500.45% Return on Investment
6.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Boston Architectural College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology: 110 completions
2. Architecture and Related Services, Other: 26 completions
3. Interior Architecture: 18 completions
4. Architecture: 9 completions
5. Landscape Architecture: 7 completions
6. Architectural Conservation: 7 completions
7. Real Estate Development: 5 completions
8. Healthcare Environment Design/Architecture: 4 completions
9. Sustainable Design/Architecture: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Boston Architectural College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Boston Architectural College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Boston Architectural College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 11.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,127
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,321
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Boston Architectural College is a private non-profit institution located in Boston, MA, classified as Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, Architecture and Related Services, Other, Interior Architecture. Enrollment is approximately 280 students. Student body composition includes White (35.4%), Hispanic or Latino (24.3%), Non-Resident Alien (16.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 31.58%. Approximately 28.76% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
Location
Boston, MA 02115-2703
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.58% graduation rate at Boston Architectural College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boston Architectural College located?
Boston Architectural College is located in Boston, MA.
How much does Boston Architectural College cost?
Reported tuition is $27,470 and average net price is $25,865 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Boston Architectural College?
Boston Architectural College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 471 students, White (35.4%), Hispanic or Latino (24.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Boston Architectural College earn?
Median earnings are $58,619 six years after entry and $62,123 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Boston Architectural College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Boston Architectural College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $37,250.
Is Boston Architectural College public or private?
Boston Architectural College is a private nonprofit institution located in Boston, MA.
Is Boston Architectural College an HBCU?
No. Boston Architectural College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Boston Architectural College a tribal college?
No. Boston Architectural College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Boston Architectural College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Boston Architectural College does not meet that proxy (reported share 24.3%).
Is Boston Architectural College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Boston Architectural College 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.