American College of the Building Arts
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Location
Charleston, SC
Population
550,000
Website
https://acba.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
140
Men / Women
83% / 17%
White
93%
Asian
2%
Black
2%
Native American
1%
Hispanic
1%
Mixed
1%
International
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Arts
100%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$21,500
Est. Cost of Attendance
$38,073
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
75%
4-Year Graduation Rate
55%
6-Year Graduation Rate
62%
Transfer-Out Rate
7%
Weather
Comfortable Days
90 (14%) muggy
Sunshine Hours
2,829 (78%)
Days Without Precipitation
255 (67%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
No
Acceptance Rate
62%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
66%
SAT Range
1160
–
1260
SAT Math Range
570
–
650
SAT RW Range
560
–
640
ACT Range
20
–
27
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American College of the Building Arts | 18 | 89% / 11% | 0% | $50,672 | |||
| Traditional Building Crafts | 18 — | 89% / 11% | 0% | $50,672 | 46 | — |