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American College of the Building Arts

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Faculty

27 Faculty Members | 3:1 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

American College of the Building Arts

649 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403

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Phone

(843) 577-5245

Website
acba.edu/
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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$20,572

Out of state

$20,572
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
36%
Did not receive aid
64%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 9.0% $6,345
State/local grants 0.0% $0
Institutional grants 36.0% $3,625
Loans 9.0% $5,444

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Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES
    • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
      • A program that focuses on the application of advanced technology to building design and construction, retrofitting existing buildings, and efficient operation of buildings, including lighting and daylight design, acoustics, solar design, building conservation, and energy-conscious design. Includes instruction in architecture, building technology, civil and structural engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental control systems, sustainability, and computer tools and applications. See other colleges that offer this major

Types of Degrees Offered

  • Certificate
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctoral degree
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
89.86%
  • Apply 69
  • Accepted 62
  • Attend 58

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Not applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Required

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Not applicable

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Recommended

Average sat scores

Half of the freshman class scored within these ranges. 25% scored lower and 25% scored higher. 2020 data.

Math
Reading

Average act scores

Half of the freshman class scored within these ranges. 25% scored lower and 25% scored higher. 2020 data.

Composite
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
12%
Male Students
88%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian92.56%
  2. Black2.48%
  3. Hispanic/Latino2.48%
  4. American Indian/Alaska Native2.48%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

96

Undergraduate students

96

Attendance breakdown

Full time
98%
Part time
2%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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