# American College of the Building Arts

Charleston, SC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/american-college-of-the-building-arts

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 44% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 58 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 36 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 560–640 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 570–650 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 20–27 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $40,607 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $34,661 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $28,212 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $29,498 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $36,043 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $36,232 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $38,732 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 155 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 72% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | — (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What American College of the Building Arts considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Not considered

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 485698. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology