- The Urban College of Boston (UCB) is an independent, co-educational two-year institution located in the heart of downtown Boston. UCB is chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to offer programs of study leading to the Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services Administration and General Studies. UCB also offers a range of certificate programs and continuing education courses.
School Highlights
Urban College of Boston serves 554 students (9% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Private-state tuition: $7,114
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Urban College of Boston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 131% over five years.
Urban College of Boston
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
44 staff
290 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Urban College of Boston has declined by 31% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Urban College of Boston diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
554 students
2,732 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1

# Full-Time Students
49 students
1,152 students

# Part-Time Students
505 students
1,580 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
364 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
49 students
1,092 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
505 students
1,182 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
% Asian
13%
6%

% Hispanic
59%
16%

% Black
22%
13%

% White
2%
55%

% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
4%
5%


Diversity Score
0.59
0.65

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
21%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.96%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,400
$35,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $7,114 is less than the state average of $30,266. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$7,114
$30,266

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
84%

Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The Urban College of Boston was established to provide post-secondary educational and professional mobility to members of the urban community who have been traditionally under-served by higher education. The Urban College was founded by Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD), which is one of the nation's largest community action agencies and Boston's official antipoverty agency. In 1967, ABCD launched the Urban College Program in an effort to meet the educational, employment and career development needs of the adult community. The Urban College Program quickly attracted the enthusiastic collaboration of major Boston area colleges and universities, enabling men and women over the ensuing years to earn academic credits toward undergraduate and graduate degrees while acquiring job-related skills. Twenty years later, preparations began to obtain independent degree-granting status. In May 1993, the Higher Education Coordinating Council of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts voted unanimously to charter the Urban College of Boston. In January 1994, the Urban College of Boston proudly enrolled its first degree candidates, men and women who had chosen the road to personal and professional fulfillment with an institution created specifically to support and foster their ambitions. UCB serves more than 700 students each semester through associate degree programs in Early Childhood Education, Human Services Administration, and General Studies, as well as a variety of certificate and continuing education program. The Urban College of Boston is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Urban College of Boston cost?
Urban College of Boston's private state tuition is approximately $7,114.
What is Urban College of Boston's ranking?
Urban College of Boston ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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