C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

American College of the Building Arts

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Charleston, South Carolina 29403

🌐 acba.edu/

American College of the Building Arts — acceptance rate 62%, tuition $19,872

American College of the Building Arts campus, Charleston, SC. Photo: Jason W. Kaumeyer, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (A) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 64%

Outcomes

82/100

Affordability

32/100

Resources

C+

64/100

Experience

65/100

Prestige

33/100

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

140

Total Enrollment

64%

Graduation Rate

100%

Retention Rate

8.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

62%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$12,500

Median debt at graduation

62.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,190

Average SAT

Median ACT

18.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

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

For parents & investors

The American College of the Building Arts Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $866,442
Avg rent near campus: $2,685/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29405 (5.2% cap, North Charleston)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$19,872	$19,872

Financial Aid

43%

Receive Any Aid

Receive Pell Grants

26%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 22 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from American College of the Building Arts's top programs commonly pursue.

Architectural and engineering managers

$168k/yr 212,500 jobs

Architecture teachers, postsecondary

$101k/yr 11,600 jobs

Architectural and civil drafters

$64k/yr 110,500 jobs

Student Demographics

140

Total Students

19%

Women

68%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 93%

Hispanic 1%

Black 2%

Asian 1%

Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 68%

25-64 (Adult) 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at American College of the Building Arts?

American College of the Building Arts has an acceptance rate of 62%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend American College of the Building Arts?

Tuition at American College of the Building Arts is $19,872 for in-state students and $19,872 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at American College of the Building Arts?

The graduation rate at American College of the Building Arts is 64%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is American College of the Building Arts a good school?

American College of the Building Arts has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend American College of the Building Arts?

American College of the Building Arts has a total enrollment of 140 students.

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