Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH
47% admitted · $30,269/yr after aid
American College of the Building Arts
Charleston, SC · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 44%
- Average net price
- $34,661
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings
- —
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
American College of the Building Arts is a private nonprofit college in Charleston, SC with 155 undergraduates. It admits 44% of applicants, and admitted students average 1190 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $34,661 per year ($28,212 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 44%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 58
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 36
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 100%
- of admitted students enrolled
American College of the Building Arts had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing560–640
200800
SAT Math570–650
200800
ACT Composite20–27
136
What American College of the Building Arts looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $40,607
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $21,500
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$28,212
- $30–48k$29,498
- $48–75k$36,043
- $75–110k$36,232
- $110k+$38,732
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings
- —
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 155
- Student–faculty ratio
- 8:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 19%
- White90%
- Hispanic2%
- Black3%
- Asian3%
American College of the Building Arts FAQ
What is American College of the Building Arts's acceptance rate?+
American College of the Building Arts admits 44% of applicants.
What SAT score do you need for American College of the Building Arts?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–640 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1190.
What ACT score do you need for American College of the Building Arts?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–27.
Is American College of the Building Arts test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to American College of the Building Arts?+
In Fall 2023, 58 students applied to American College of the Building Arts and 36 were admitted; 36 enrolled.
Does American College of the Building Arts consider legacy status?+
No. American College of the Building Arts reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does American College of the Building Arts require an essay?+
American College of the Building Arts reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does American College of the Building Arts cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $40,607 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $34,661.
What is American College of the Building Arts's graduation rate?+
72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 485698 · How we use this data
Data notes for American College of the Building Arts
- Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.
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