American College of the Building Arts
American College of the Building Arts is a private nonprofit college in Charleston, SC. Its average net price is $34,661 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $28,212 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $29,498 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $36,043 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $36,232 |
| $110,001 and up | $38,732 |
$21,500Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$21,500Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$34,661Average Net Price
$16,787Room and Board 2025-26, Off-Campus
$950Books and Supplies
19.4%Students on Pell Grants
36.1%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
44.4%Acceptance Rate
560 to 640SAT Reading, Middle Half
570 to 650SAT Math, Middle Half
20 to 27ACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | Not published |
| 8 years after entry | Not published |
| 10 years after entry | Not published |
72.4%Graduation Rate
75.0%Retention Rate
$27,000Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Charleston, SCLocation
Midsize citySetting
155Undergraduate Enrollment
Private nonprofitControl
Programs and What They Pay
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| Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $58,941 National median for this major n=2,238 | Not published |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $75,419 National median for this major n=297 | Not published |
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