The Boston Architectural College, or BAC, was established on December 11, 1889 as the Boston Architectural Club. In 1944, it was renamed the Boston Architectural Center. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, it is the largest independent design college in the New England region.
The Boston Architectural College offers bachelor's degrees in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and design studies. Master's degrees are also available in architecture, and interior design. In addition, students can choose from various certificate programs in the design-related fields. Opportunities for continuing education are provided as well.
The Student Government of BAC is known as Atelier. The college supports several other student clubs and organizations like the AIAS BAC Chapter, SASLA Student Chapter, Studio Q, ASID Student Chapter, and BACNOMAS. Students also participate in sports clubs such as the BAC Golf Club, and BAC Soccer Club.
Boston, MA is home to Boston Architectural College. Boston is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Boston Architectural College go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in architecture and planning.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Boston Architectural College has broad appeal.
The school has 1,338 enrolled students (as of 2007). Boston Architectural College has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Boston Architectural College
320 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115-2703
General Phone: (617) 262-5000
http://www.the-bac.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture And Planning | 121 | architecture, architectural services, interior architecture, environmental design |
Number of programs and degrees for Boston Architectural College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 45 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 41 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 35 | 1 |
In 2007, Boston Architectural College had a total enrollment of 1,338 students (1,266 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 56% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 31% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 11 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,920 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,476 |
Financial Aid:
Boston Architectural College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 396600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 10 | $58,797 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $58,797 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
Environmental Design/Architecture
Interior Architecture
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Boston Architectural College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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