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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Charleston, SC

American College of the Building Arts

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in SC. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$20,572

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

62.1%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

58.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

N/A

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

American College of the Building Arts is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Charleston, SC. With a competitive tuition profile of $20,572, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 58.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing520 – 610
20025th–75th percentile800
Math530 – 620
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite18 – 26
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

62.1%

Transfer-Out Rate0.0%

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
18.6%
81.4%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
92.9%
Black
2.1%
Hispanic
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Asian
0.7%
Two or more
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
International
0.0%
Unknown
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$20,572

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$26,389
$30k - $48kNot Reported
$48k - $75kNot Reported
$75k+Not Reported

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$12,500
Pell Grant Recipients19.9%
Using Federal Loans37.6%
Historical 3yr Loan RepaymentN/A

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

100.0%

Success

58.2%

In-State Cost

$20,572

Age 25+ Students

31.4%

Carnegie Class

Special Focus: Arts

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Charleston (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Charleston (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Charleston

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$1,386

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,424

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,599

Monthly Average

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3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Charleston metropolitan area.