Urban College Of Boston
Location and Contact Information
178 Tremont St 7th FlBoston, MA 02111-1093
USA
Main Tel: (617) 348-6359
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High female/male ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,004 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
Financial Aid
Urban College Of Boston participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 67% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 67% | $4,081 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 67% | $3,581 |
| Pell Grant | 67% | $3,581 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant | 67% | $500 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Urban College Of Boston:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National University | La Jolla, CA | 15,521 |
| 2 | Doane College-Lincoln Grand Island and Master | Lincoln, NE | 1,651 |
| 3 | Long Island University-Rockland Campus | Orangeburg, NY | 486 |
| 4 | Long Island University-Westchester Campus | Purchase, NY | 248 |
| 5 | Saint Augustine College | Chicago, IL | 1,263 |
| 6 | Bethesda Christian University | Anaheim, CA | 299 |
| 7 | Mercy College | Dobbs Ferry, NY | 9,043 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 133 | 3 |
| Associate | 47 | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 634 in 2009-2010 (242 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 15% of the student body. About 43% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Services
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies