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Urban College of Boston

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Urban College of Boston is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Urban College of Boston is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Urban College of Boston is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Urban College of Boston emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Urban College of Boston is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Massachusetts state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 63% whereas the national average was 65%.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,124

Cost of attendance at Urban College of Boston in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,124

Cost of attendance at Urban College of Boston in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Urban College of Boston received on average $3,873 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,873
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1 100% $3,173 $3,173
Other Federal Grant 1 100% $3,473 $3,473
State Grant/Scholarships 1 100% $400 $400
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 1 100% $3,873 $3,873

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Urban College of Boston students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Urban College of Boston students is 30.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 0.0%.

30.0%

  • hispanic 33.3% 2 students

Service Offerings

Urban College of Boston provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Urban College of Boston offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes