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American College of the Building Arts

Charleston, South Carolina 29403-4223

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American College of the Building Arts is a private urban institution in Charleston, South Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1137.

A small campus of 140 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

64% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $26,389.

Established
2004
Motto
Aut disce Aut discede
Type
Private Liberal Arts College

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62%Acceptance
1137SAT Avg
140Students
8:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$26,389Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

American College of the Building Arts Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1137

Reading & WritingMid: 555
520610
MathMid: 565
530620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1826

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

62.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1137

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,572
Books & Supplies$950
Total Cost of Attendance$38,984
Average Net Price$26,389
Median Debt at Graduation$12,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$133

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,389

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,389

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (3)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
140
Gender Split
19% / 81%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 93%
Black 2%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.0%
Freshman Retention100.0%

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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