C
Average
Score: 50/100

Arclabs

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Piedmont, South Carolina 29673
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 78%
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
D
43/100
Resources
C
50/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Quick Stats

643
Total Enrollment
78%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
For parents & investors

The Arclabs Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $306,196
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,520/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29611 (5.8% cap, Greenville)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

85%
Receive Any Aid
66%
Receive Pell Grants
74%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 599 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Arclabs's top programs commonly pursue.

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Student Demographics

643
Total Students
11%
Women
67%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 35%
Hispanic 32%
Black 25%
Asian 1%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 67%
25-64 (Adult) 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Arclabs?
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 Arclabs?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Arclabs?
The graduation rate at Arclabs is 78%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Arclabs a good school?
Arclabs has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Arclabs?
Arclabs has a total enrollment of 643 students.

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