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Urban College of Boston, UCB, is a two year co-educational college in Boston, Massachusetts that was founded as a non-traditional college by Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD). The college was chartered in 1993 and enrolled its first degree students in January 1994. It became a fully independent institute in September 2000.
Urban College of Boston offers associate degree programs in human services administration, early childhood education, and general studies. It also provides a number of certificate and continuing education programs.
UCB newsletter, named ‘Urban College Connections’ gives students an opportunity to discover various Urban College and community events. Students are also offered academic and professional counseling services by the college.
Urban College Of Boston is in a large city, in Boston, MA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Urban College Of Boston earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching and family and social work.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Urban College Of Boston offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 673 students (247 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Urban College Of Boston are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school. The student body at Urban College Of Boston is essentially female.
More complete details are provided below.
Urban College Of Boston
178 Tremont St 7th Fl
Boston, MA 02111-1093
General Phone: (617) 348-6359
http://www.urbancollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 104 | early childhood education |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | human services |
| Liberal Arts | 10 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Urban College Of Boston in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 89 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 38 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Urban College Of Boston had a total enrollment of 673 students (247 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 54% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 17% |
| 40-49 | 34% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
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 | $ 3,740 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,740 |
| Books and supplies | $ 880 |
Financial Aid:
Urban College Of Boston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3130500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Urban College Of Boston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study
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