Description

The Urban College in Boston, Massachusetts, offers two-year degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education courses in the heart of Boston for an education that will pave the way for transfer to a four-year program or immediate employment.

The college maintains partnerships with UMass of Boston and Lesley University of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to allow students to pursue and receive their bachelor’s degrees at premiere educational institutions in Massachusetts.

The college awards credits for experiential learning opportunities for students who have completed work outside of traditional course work, as in employment, travel, or volunteer opportunities.

Students may also take part in directed or individualized studies programs, where you’ll develop a learning contract under the supervision of a faculty member in readings, project implementation, papers, and more.

Academics at the college include associate’s degrees in Early Childhood Education, General Studies, and Human Services Administration.

Certificate programs offered at Urban include:

  • Elder Care
  • General Studies
  • Direct Service Worker
  • Case Management
  • Personal Computer Applications
  • Health, Nutrition, and Food Safety

To allow more students educational opportunities, Urban College only requires students to pay a fraction of the actual cost of its programs. Financial aid is also offered to eligible students.

Applications are available online at the Urban College Website. Federal, state and private financial aid sources are offered to eligible students.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Nickname

UCB

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$4,004

Out-of-State Tuition

$4,004

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

650

Students

Total Students
650

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
3%
Part-Time
97%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
31%
Asian
8%
Caucasian
10%
Latino
49%
Other
2%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%