URBAN COLLEGE OF BOSTON
- 178 Tremont St 7th Fl
- Boston, MA 02111
- OPEID College Code: 03130500
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- General Phone: (617) 348-6359
- President: Linda E. Turner, Phd.
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 617
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About
Urban College of Boston, located in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, was founded by the Action for Boston Community Development in 1993 to act as a feeder school from literacy, adult education, GED and Head Start programs to higher education. The school currently offers 3 programs of study but is expanding its offerings in the near future.
The three programs offered are:
Urban College of Boston is a private 2-year institution accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in attending Urban College of Boston should contact the school by phone or email to begin the process.
Students interested in financial aid should contact the office of financial aid and discuss the process of determining eligibility and the opportunities for aid available.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- www.urbancollege.edu

- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private Not-For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 67%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 67% | 67% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $3,581 | $500 | - |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $4,004 | $3,740 | $3,740 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,004 | $3,740 | $3,740 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,004 | $3,740 | $3,740 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 | $880 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,400 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
| Other Expenses | $3,250 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,840 | $3,250 | $2,840 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $4,964 | $4,620 | $4,590 |
| In-State | $4,964 | $4,620 | $4,590 |
| Out of State | $4,964 | $4,620 | $4,590 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $14,614 | $14,170 | $14,140 |
| In-State | $14,614 | $14,170 | $14,140 |
| Out of State | $14,614 | $14,170 | $14,140 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,804 | $7,460 | $7,430 |
| In-State | $7,804 | $7,460 | $7,430 |
| Out of State | $7,804 | $7,460 | $7,430 |
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Education | ||
| Early Childhood Education Degree | 121 | 42 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies Degree | 6 | 2 |
| Public Administration and Social Services | ||
| Human Services Degree | 6 | 3 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 617 Undergraduate: 617
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 28 Female: 589
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 28 Female: 589
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 25 Part-Time: 592
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 25 Part-Time: 592
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 193 | 31% |
| Asian | 54 | 9% |
| Hispanic | 303 | 49% |
| White | 67 | 11% |
| Unknown | - | - |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 12 | 2% |
| Ages 20-21 | 24 | 4% |
| Ages 22-24 | 55 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 89 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 93 | 15% |
| Ages 35-39 | 81 | 13% |
| Ages 40-49 | 156 | 25% |
| Ages 50-65 | 103 | 17% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.6% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 56 | 10 | 46 |
| Faculty Status | 44 | 2 | 42 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 44 | 2 | 42 |
| Primarily Instruction | 44 | 2 | 42 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2 | 2 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,000 (1) | - (-) | $58,000 (1) |
| Instructor | $58,000 (1) | - (-) | $58,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,000 (1) | - (-) | $90,000 (1) |
| Instructor | $90,000 (1) | - (-) | $90,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,819 (2) | - (-) | $65,819 (2) |
| Instructor | $65,819 (2) | - (-) | $65,819 (2) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 36%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 25% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 25% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 100% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | - |
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