Home
Institutions
Learning Center

Ready to find your perfect institution?

Join thousands of students making informed decisions about their academic future.

Get started free

Empowering students with tools and insights for smarter education decisions. Explore institutions, compare costs and outcomes, and plan your next step.

[email protected]
Sunnyvale, CA

Company

  • About
  • Contact

Resources

  • Institutions
  • Compare Schools
  • Learning Center
  • Tools
  • FAQ

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Editorial Policy

Connect

X (Twitter)LinkedIn

Follow us for updates

© 2026 StudyRails. All rights reserved.

Back to Institutions
AC

American College of the Building Arts

Charleston, SCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 44% Acceptance
Visit Website
Add to list:
44%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$30,403
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
155
Students
Small campus body
N/A
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

American College of the Building Arts is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Charleston, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 155 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 44%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
155 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
44% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading560 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 27
1typical 50% range36
44%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$30,403
In-State Tuition$21,500
Out-of-State Tuition$21,500
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

18%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
N/A
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
N/A
10 Years Post-Entry
N/A

Completion Signals

62%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$113/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

83%
Men
17%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 83% men and 17% women.

Student Vitals

Part-Time Share
1%
Explore Further

Ready to find your perfect fit?

Compare academic details, explore other state universities, and evaluate your earnings potentials.

Browse All Institutions

More Institutions in SC

Explore similar institutions to compare costs, programs, and outcomes.

UO

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC
Public
Cost
$22,811
Size
29.8K
Accept
60%
CU

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
Public
Cost
$22,253
Size
23.3K
Accept
38%
CO

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC
Public
Cost
$18,960
Size
10.6K
Accept
60%
TT

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC
Public
Cost
$1,406
Size
10.5K
Accept
—
CC

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC
Public
Cost
$13,966
Size
10.4K
Accept
75%
GT

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC
Public
Cost
$11,713
Size
8.9K
Accept
—
View all institutions in SC