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Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateClose Faculty Access
Close-knit campus
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
Campus Visits
6 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate62.1%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1137
Reading & WritingMid: 555
520610
MathMid: 565
530620
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 24
1826
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 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
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)