# Boston Architectural College

> Boston Architectural College is a private nonprofit college in Boston, MA, with 280 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $30,907 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 36.8%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $72,049.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/boston-architectural-college-283
- Location: Boston, MA, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Arts, music & design school
- Official website: https://www.the-bac.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 164872
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $30,216 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,216 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $30,907 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 24.1% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 36.8% |
| First-year retention rate | 75% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $72,049 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 280 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Boston Architectural College tuition?

Tuition at Boston Architectural College is $30,216 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $30,907 a year.

### What is the average net price at Boston Architectural College?

The average net price at Boston Architectural College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $30,907 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Boston Architectural College?

36.8% of first-time, full-time students at Boston Architectural College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Boston Architectural College?

The closest matches are The New England Conservatory of Music, Longy School of Music of Bard College, and Maine College of Art & Design, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/boston-architectural-college-283. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.