Boston Architectural College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6063 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1699 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1613 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #71 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #18 of 24 | In Boston |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 306
- Graduates
- 481
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- the-bac.edu
Boston Architectural College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Boston Architectural College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
263 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
377 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Boston Architectural College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 303 (39%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 196 (25%) |
| Hispanic | 97 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 80 (10%) |
| Asian | 43 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 37 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Boston Architectural College is $37,565 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $36,638 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $47,152 |
| $48-75K | $27,012 |
| $75-110K | $41,152 |
| $110K+ | $34,878 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,800 | $26,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,800 | $26,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,800 | $26,400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 30 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,750 |
Boston Architectural College majors
Boston Architectural College has granted 23 bachelor's degrees across 3 programs and 132 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Boston Architectural College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 16 | 93 |
| Interior Architecture | 5 | 12 |
| Sustainable Design & Architecture | 9 | |
| Healthcare Environment Design & Architecture | 7 | |
| Landscape Architecture | 2 | 3 |
| Architectural Conservation | 4 | |
| Real Estate Development | 4 | |
| Grand Total | 23 | 132 |
Boston Architectural College has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 60% | 25% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Boston Architectural College has published 61 scientific papers with 465 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, History, Engineering, Art & Design, Computer Science, Archaeology, Political Science, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | 0 | 13 |
| 2004 | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 | 3 | 11 |
| 2007 | 1 | 8 |
| 2008 | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 7 |
| 2011 | 1 | 9 |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 | 4 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 | 9 |
| 2016 | 3 | 17 |
| 2017 | 2 | 15 |
| 2018 | 3 | 18 |
| 2019 | 3 | 32 |
| 2020 | 6 | 45 |
| 2021 | 5 | 57 |
| 2022 | 3 | 54 |
| 2023 | 4 | 45 |
| 2024 | 1 | 70 |
Notable alumni
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Edward Durell Stone
- Occupations
- architectdesigner
- Biography
-
Edward Durell Stone was an American architect known for the formal, highly decorative buildings he designed in the 1950s and 1960s. His works include the Museum of Modern Art, in New York City; the Museo de Arte de Ponce in Ponce, Puerto Rico; the United States Embassy in New Delhi, India; The Keller Center at the University of Chicago; the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.; and the EcoTarium, formerly known as the New England Science Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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William Sutherland Maxwell
- Occupations
- architect
- Biography
-
William Sutherland Maxwell RCA was a well-known Canadian architect and a Hand of the Cause in the Baháʼí Faith. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to parents Edward John Maxwell and Johan MacBean.
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Glenn Gissler
- Occupations
- interior designer
- Biography
-
Glenn Gissler is an American interior designer, based in New York City. He is the owner of Glenn Gissler Design, Inc.
General info
| Alternative names | BAC Boston Architectural Center |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1889 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 178 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 320 Newbury Street Boston, Massachusetts, 02115-2703 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 676,000 |
| Phone | 6175850200 |