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Boston Architectural College

#1671 in US ranking Boston, MA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$39,870
Tuition & fees
$30,216
Avg. aid
$9,113
Receiving aid
63%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
32%
Median salary
$65,159
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Boston Architectural College?

BAC identifies First Fridays, PARTI, and Food for Finals and Extended Hours among its campus events. They point to different parts of student life: opportunities to gather around design work and community activity, as well as support during demanding end-of-term periods.

First Fridays provide a recurring occasion for the BAC community to connect, while PARTI is identified as a distinct campus event. Food for Finals and Extended Hours is associated with the end-of-term study period. Formats, venues, and dates can change, so the current BAC events calendar is the right source for what a student can attend in a particular semester. These events should not be mistaken for requirements of a degree program.

What are the student housing and dining options at Boston Architectural College?

BAC does not provide college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students should plan to arrange accommodation independently rather than expect a first-year residence hall or a guaranteed campus apartment.

That distinction also affects dining: a budgeted room-and-board allowance is an estimate of living expenses, not evidence of a BAC housing contract or required meal plan. Students comparing options should investigate rent, deposits, utilities, food, and commuting costs for the neighborhoods they are considering. International and out-of-state applicants may need extra time to secure housing before classes begin; any off-campus housing guidance from BAC should be treated as a resource, not a promise of placement.

Boston Architectural College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

7

Boston Architectural College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
9:1
Campus size
1 acres

Boston Architectural College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Boston Architectural College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Shaw and Stone Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Boston Architectural College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

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Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.