Charleston, SC
Roughly 62 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 34 percentage points since 2019, from 96% to 62% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 96% |
| 2020 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 65% |
| 2021 | 69 | 62 | 58 | 90% |
| 2022 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 77% |
| 2023 | 58 | 36 | 36 | 62% |
Fall 2023 applicants
8 of 13 women and 28 of 45 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
American College of the Building Arts has an acceptance rate of 62% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 36 of 58 applicants.
Selective. Roughly 62 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
58 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 36 enrolled.
No. American College of the Building Arts is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 34 percentage points since 2019, from 96% to 62% — it has become more selective.