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American College of the Building Arts

Charleston, SC · Private nonprofit
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At a glance

44.4%

Acceptance rate

1,137

SAT Average

$26,389

Avg net price

140

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,137
SAT Reading/Writing560–640
SAT Math570–650
ACT Composite20–27
Degrees awarded
2024-25
Field
All fields, 2024-25Associate’s 2Bachelor’s 36
Associate’s 2Bachelor’s 36
Architectural and Building Sciences/TechnologyAssociate’s 2Bachelor’s 36
Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Rolling admission

No deadline

· Apply with the college's application

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$19,872
Required fees
$1,628
Books and supplies
$950
Total
$22,450
Total by year
  1. $21,52219–20
  2. $21,52220–21
  3. $21,52221–22
  4. $21,52222–23
  5. $21,52223–24
  6. $22,45024–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $26,389 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation55%
6-year graduation64%
Retention rate100%
Earnings and Debt
Median debt$12,500
Campus
Enrollment140
Student-faculty ratio8:1
SettingCity

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