American College of the Building Arts

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,872

2023 Average Net Price

$26,246

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

62.1%

58 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

140

99.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

55%

11 Graduates

About

American College of the Building Arts is a higher education institution located in Charleston County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at American College of the Building Arts were Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology (20 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American College of the Building Arts. 12% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 88% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (21 degrees), 10.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American College of the Building Arts is $19,872, which is $6,060 more than the national average for ($13,813).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at American College of the Building Arts is $19,872, which is $6,060 more than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,246.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending American College of the Building Arts received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,872

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at American College of the Building Arts was $19,872. The cost of tuition at American College of the Building Arts is $6,060 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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Average Net Price

$26,246

2023 Value

12.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 American College of the Building Arts had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,246. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of American College of the Building Arts grew by 12.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of American College of the Building Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,761

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American College of the Building Arts was of $12,761 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American College of the Building Arts (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at American College of the Building Arts received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 25.5% with respect to 2022, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American College of the Building Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

American College of the Building Arts received 58 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 93.3% annual growth. Out of those 58 applicants, 36 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.1% acceptance rate.

There were 140 students enrolled at American College of the Building Arts in 2023. 44% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

American College of the Building Arts has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 58

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American College of the Building Arts was 62.1% (36 admissions from 58 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 76.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 93.3%, while admissions grew by 56.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of American College of the Building Arts (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

44%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

44% of enrolled first-time students at American College of the Building Arts in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

American College of the Building Arts had a total enrollment of 140 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at American College of the Building Arts is 139 students and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 99.3% of students enrolled at American College of the Building Arts are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American College of the Building Arts, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92.9% White, 2.14% Black or African American, 1.43% Hispanic or Latino, 1.43% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.714% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.714% Two or More Races, and 0.714% Asian.

Students enrolled at American College of the Building Arts in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (78.4%), followed by White Female (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (1.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American College of the Building Arts in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 140 students. The full-time enrollment at American College of the Building Arts is 139 and the part-time enrollment is 1.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American College of the Building Arts (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American College of the Building Arts was 100%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American College of the Building Arts (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
130 enrolled students
Black or African American
3 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American College of the Building Arts is 92.9% White, 2.14% Black or African American, 1.43% Hispanic or Latino, 1.43% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.714% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.714% Two or More Races, and 0.714% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 19 fewer women than men received degrees from American College of the Building Arts. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American College of the Building Arts is white (21 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at American College of the Building Arts is Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology (20 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American College of the Building Arts, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (25 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Architects, except landscape and naval

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American College of the Building Arts are Architects, except landscape and naval (103,910 people), Other designers (20,010 people), Other managers (18,111 people), Project management specialists (16,690 people), and Construction managers (14,784 people).

The most specialized majors at American College of the Building Arts in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (25 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American College of the Building Arts are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at American College of the Building Arts are Architecture and Related Services (25 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American College of the Building Arts are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at American College of the Building Arts are Architecture and Related Services (25 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American College of the Building Arts.

Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology

Most Common (2023)

20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American College of the Building Arts was Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at American College of the Building Arts according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at American College of the Building Arts, which is 7.33 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (3).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American College of the Building Arts by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at American College of the Building Arts in Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology, which is 7.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at American College of the Building Arts in Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology, which is 0.136 times less than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 46% of students graduating from American College of the Building Arts completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at American College of the Building Arts is Male and White (75% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
21 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American College of the Building Arts is white (21 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
18 degrees awarded
White Female
3 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American College of the Building Arts is white male (18 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (3 degrees).

Operations

American College of the Building Arts has an endowment valued at nearly $1.91M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year.

In 2023, American College of the Building Arts had a total salary expenditure of 3.43M. American College of the Building Arts employs 15 Professors. Most academics at American College of the Building Arts are Male Professor (13), and Female Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American College of the Building Arts are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, and Management, with 4 employees.

Endowment

$1.91M

2023 Endowment

3.85%

growth from 2022

American College of the Building Arts has an endowment valued at about $1.91M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of American College of the Building Arts grew 3.85% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.16M lower than than the median endowment of according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at American College of the Building Arts (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$1.67M

2023 Salaries

2.19%

growth from 2022

In 2023, American College of the Building Arts paid a median of $1.67M in salaries, which represents 48.7% of their overall expenditure ($3.43M) and a 2.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 35.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.36% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.01M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, American College of the Building Arts paid a total of $1.01M to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 60.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at American College of the Building Arts was Professor with 15 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American College of the Building Arts were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, Management with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American College of the Building Arts was Male Professor with 13 employees, and Female Professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American College of the Building Arts.