Urban College of Boston
Boston, MA 02116
About Urban College of Boston
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 findings
- Urban College of Boston charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($7,608).
- Versus the Massachusetts median, sticker tuition is about 0.2×.
- Average net price runs below the Massachusetts median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 0.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,472.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Urban College of Boston is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1175% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban College of Boston | $7,608 | $6,957 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Massachusetts (state median) | $34,256 | $12,244 | 93 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 9% below published tuition at Urban College of Boston
Key findings
- Urban College of Boston's average net price ($6,957) is 9% below published tuition ($7,608).
- Urban College of Boston charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($7,608).
- Versus the Massachusetts median, sticker tuition is about 0.2×.
- Average net price runs below the Massachusetts median net price.
Urban College of Boston tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $7,608
Finding Urban College of Boston charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $7,608. That is about 0.3× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Massachusetts median ($34,256), sticker tuition is about 0.2×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 36% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Urban College of Boston versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Urban College of Boston versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Urban College of Boston is $6,957.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $6,957 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $5,287 below the Massachusetts median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $13,096 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Urban College of Boston’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 9% lower after grants and scholarships.
Urban College of Boston: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Urban College of Boston—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$7,608
Avg. net price
$6,957
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,957 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,432. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Urban College of Boston is known for
Top program completions
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching33
- Public Administration and Social Service11
- General Studies1
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Urban College of Boston a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Urban College of Boston is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Urban College of Boston.
Campus
Location
Boston, MA
City / state
- ZIP
- 02116
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.3× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- New England
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Size
Enrollment
438
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,613
- Full-time share
- 7%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 25.25%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Urban College of Boston.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Urban College of Boston graduates earn a median of $35,472 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Urban College of Boston.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $35,472. Average net price used in cost models: $6,957.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Urban College of Boston graduates report median earnings of $35,472 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Urban College of Boston.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Urban College of Boston.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Urban College of Boston graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Urban College of Boston—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,398
- Massachusetts median 0.30× the median ($11,192)
- New England median 0.33× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 0.47× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Urban College of Boston at a glance
Urban College of Boston
Urban College of Boston is a private non-profit institution in Boston, MA, classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Early Childhood Education & TeachingPublic Administration and Social ServiceGeneral Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino57.1%Black or African American14.4%Race/ethnicity unknown12.8%
Schools near Urban College of Boston
Other campuses in Boston, MA when available, plus nearby institutions in Massachusetts.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Massachusetts, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Urban College of Boston located?
Urban College of Boston is located in Boston, MA.
What is Urban College of Boston's tuition?
Urban College of Boston tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $7,608 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $6,957 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
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.
Why is Urban College of Boston's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Urban College of Boston, published tuition is $7,608 while average net price is $6,957—about 9% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Urban College of Boston's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($6,957), completion (0.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($35,472). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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.
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
- Massachusetts college profile
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- Massachusetts trade schools profile
- Boston, Massachusetts city profile
- New England regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.