Urban College of Boston

Overview

The Urban College of Boston is a private, nonprofit institution located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, and is notable for its focus on providing educational opportunities to diverse, urban populations, including many adult learners. Since its founding in 1966, the college has offered associate degree programs and certificate programs, with a strong emphasis on human services, early childhood education, and general studies. Urban College's academic atmosphere is tailored to support non-traditional students with flexible scheduling and career-focused curriculum. While the college does not provide on-campus housing, its urban setting allows access to numerous housing options in the city. The application process is generally considered to be of moderate selectivity. Urban College does not have an emphasis on athletics and is typically not recognized for intercollegiate sports programs.

Urban College of Boston has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  7 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 589 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $7,104 plus fees of $0.