Urban College of Boston

www.urbancollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,104

2021 Average Net Price

$6,371

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,172

5.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

30%

6 Graduates

About

Urban College of Boston is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Urban College of Boston were Early Childhood Education & Teaching (67 degrees awarded), General Human Services (17 degrees), and General Studies (5 degrees).

In 2021, 136 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Urban College of Boston. 96.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 3.68% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (89 degrees), 3.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Urban College of Boston is $7,104, which is $−7,396 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Urban College of Boston is $7,104, which is $−7,396 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,371.

In 2021, 75% of undergraduate students attending Urban College of Boston received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$7,104

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Urban College of Boston was $7,104. The cost of tuition at Urban College of Boston is $−7,396 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Urban College of Boston (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,371

2021 Value

55.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Urban College of Boston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,371. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Urban College of Boston grew by 55.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Urban College of Boston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,000

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Urban College of Boston was of $9,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 38.5% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies increased by 44.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Urban College of Boston (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75% of undergraduate students at Urban College of Boston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.6% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Urban College of Boston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Urban College of Boston was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Urban College of Boston had a total enrollment of 1,172 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Urban College of Boston is 68 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,104. This means that 5.8% of students enrolled at Urban College of Boston are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Urban College of Boston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.1% Hispanic or Latino, 13.3% Asian, 11.1% Black or African American, and 3.75% White.

Students enrolled at Urban College of Boston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (55.9%), followed by Asian Female (23.5%) and Black or African American Female (14.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

5.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Urban College of Boston in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,172 students. The full-time enrollment at Urban College of Boston is 68 and the part-time enrollment is 1,104. This means that 5.8% of students enrolled at Urban College of Boston are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Urban College of Boston (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

43%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Urban College of Boston was 43%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Urban College of Boston had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Urban College of Boston (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
798 enrolled students
Asian
156 enrolled students
Black or African American
130 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Urban College of Boston is 68.1% Hispanic or Latino, 13.3% Asian, 11.1% Black or African American, and 3.75% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 126 more women than men received degrees from Urban College of Boston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Urban College of Boston is hispanic or latino (89 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Urban College of Boston is Early Childhood Education & Teaching (67 degrees awarded), followed by General Human Services (17 degrees) and General Studies (5 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Urban College of Boston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (101 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (23 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Urban College of Boston are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,688,098 people), Registered nurses (1,386,519 people), Secondary school teachers (417,176 people), Education administrators (275,009 people), and Social workers, all other (194,441 people).

The most specialized majors at Urban College of Boston in 2021 are Education (101 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (23 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (6 degrees), and Health (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Urban College of Boston are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Urban College of Boston are Education (101 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (23 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (6 degrees), and Health (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Urban College of Boston are Elementary & secondary schools (2,953,657 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,599,554 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (354,464 people), Outpatient care centers (302,800 people), and Offices of physicians (224,088 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Urban College of Boston.

Most Common (2021)

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
67 degree-majors awarded
General Human Services
17 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
5 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Urban College of Boston was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Urban College of Boston according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

131

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Urban College of Boston, which is 0.0382 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (131).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Urban College of Boston by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Urban College of Boston in General Studies, which is 1 times approximately the same the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Urban College of Boston in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 100 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Urban College of Boston completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Urban College of Boston is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
89 degrees awarded
Black or African American
29 degrees awarded
Asian
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Urban College of Boston is hispanic or latino (89 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
86 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
27 degrees awarded
Asian Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Urban College of Boston is hispanic or latino female (86 degrees awarded). There were 3.19 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (27 degrees).

Operations

Urban College of Boston employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at Urban College of Boston are Female Instructor (2), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Urban College of Boston are: Management, with 12 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.43M

2021 Salaries

6.86%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Urban College of Boston paid a median of $2.43M in salaries, a 6.86% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$96k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Urban College of Boston paid a total of $96k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 2.11% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.74M (56.8%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Urban College of Boston was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Urban College of Boston were Management with 12 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Urban College of Boston was Female Instructor with 2 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Urban College of Boston.