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American College of the Building Arts

Charleston, South Carolina · Private · 155 undergrads

American College of the Building Arts admits 44% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into American College of the Building Arts?

44% of applicants get in

Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1130–1290 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

126 applied, 56 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does American College of the Building Arts cost?

$34,661 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $40,607.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$28,212
$30,000–$48,000$29,498
$48,000–$75,000$36,043
$75,000–$110,000$36,232
over $110,000$38,732

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does American College of the Building Arts need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked American College of the Building Arts' fall 2027 rule yet. American College of the Building Arts didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. American College of the Building Arts's site

What it's like

155
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Charleston, SC.
75%
of first-years come back for year two.
72%
finish within six years.
$27k
median federal debt at graduation.

Questions people ask

What is American College of the Building Arts' acceptance rate?
44% for fall 2024: 56 of 126 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for American College of the Building Arts?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1130 to 1290 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does American College of the Building Arts cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $36,043 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $40,607.
What is American College of the Building Arts' graduation rate?
72% of students finish within six years (College Scorecard).