American College of the Building Arts

American College of the Building Arts Overview

American College of the Building Arts is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Charleston, SC. It is classified as special-focus institution by Carnegie Classification

The American College of the Building Arts's tuition & fees is $21,500 for the academic year 2024-2025. 48% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,438.

The school has a total enrollment of 155 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).

American College of the Building Arts's acceptance rate is 44.44% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 94.64%. The median SAT score is 1190 and the ACT score is 24.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of American College of the Building Arts is $21,500.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $22,470 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$21,500

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$22,470

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	44.44% Acceptance Rate / 94.64% Yield
Test Scores »	1,190 SAT / 24 ACT
Graduation Rate »	62%
Transfer-out Rate	7%
Retention Rate	75%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	12.50% (8 to 1)
Student Population »	155 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,438

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

American College of the Building Arts does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.

Special Learning Opportunities at American College of the Building Arts
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	No
Placement services for completers	No
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	649 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403-4223
Phone	843-577-5245
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category
Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree

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