D
Below Average
Score: 37/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
15/100 · earnings-weighted

Urban College of Boston

2-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Urban College of Boston campus, Boston, MA
Urban College of Boston campus, Boston, MA. Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (F) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 0%
Outcomes
F
27/100
Affordability
C+
55/100
Resources
B
68/100
Experience
F
18/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

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Total Enrollment
0%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Urban College of Boston, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,472
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,241
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
25.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 21st percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Urban College of Boston

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$39,213$41,496+20%#7 of 40#15—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Urban College of Boston Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,341,949
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,585/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02114 (3.8% cap, Boston)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,608 $7,608

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

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Total Students
93%
Women
12%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 5%
Hispanic 58%
Black 15%
Asian 9%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Fully Online 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 12%
25-64 (Adult) 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Urban College of Boston?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Urban College of Boston?
Tuition at Urban College of Boston is $7,608 for in-state students and $7,608 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Urban College of Boston?
The graduation rate at Urban College of Boston is 0%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Urban College of Boston a good school?
Urban College of Boston has a Repit College Score of 37/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (F): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Urban College of Boston?
Urban College of Boston has a total enrollment of 728 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology