American College of the Building Arts
- Graduation Rate
- 63% C+
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Net Price
- $30,403 F
- 77% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 44% A-
- Selective, but achievable with strong credentials
- Enrollment
- 155
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges.
About American College of the Building Arts
American College of the Building Arts is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Special-Focus Institution
- Carnegie Class
- Special Focus
- Enrollment
- 155
- Setting
- Urban
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Selective — admits about 44% of applicants, with a middle-50% SAT of 1130–1290. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $30,403 a year after grants and scholarships — 77% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduate earnings aren't reported for this school yet.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective American College of the Building Arts is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into American College of the Building Arts? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
American College of the Building Arts, located in Charleston, South Carolina, reviews applications selectively. The acceptance rate runs near 44%. Admitted students typically arrive with an average SAT score near 1,190. The graduation rate is roughly 63%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 44%
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- SAT Average
- 1190
- ACT Midpoint
- 24
- SAT Range
- 1130–1290
- ACT Range
- 20–27
- Full-Time Faculty
- 77%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $8,846
- Diversity Index
- 0.18
- Applicants
- 30
- Admitted
- 23
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend American College of the Building Arts? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at American College of the Building Arts is $21,500, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $30,403. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $27,879 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $12,500 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $21,500
- Out-of-State
- $21,500
- Avg Net Price
- $30,403
- Median Debt
- $12,500
- Pell Grant Rate
- 18%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 39%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $27,879
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $29,454
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $32,248
- Family Income $110K+
- $34,704
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Graduate Outcomes
Is American College of the Building Arts Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (7)
- 58%
- 100% (7)
- 58%
- 100% (7)
- 58%
- 100% (7)
- 58%
How American Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into American College of the Building Arts? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
American College of the Building Arts, located in Charleston, South Carolina, reviews applications selectively. The acceptance rate runs near 44%. Admitted students typically arrive with an average SAT score near 1,190. The graduation rate is roughly 63%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend American College of the Building Arts? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at American College of the Building Arts is $21,500, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $30,403. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $27,879 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $12,500 in federal student loans.
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