More selective than 90% of South Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
44% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 22% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose American College of the Building Arts over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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American College of the Building Arts SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, American College of the Building Arts is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560 | 640 |
| SAT math | 570 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1130 | 1290 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
American College of the Building Arts admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 44% | 560–640 | 570–650 | 20–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 62% | 520–610 | 530–620 | 18–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is American College of the Building Arts compared with other South Carolina colleges?
American College of the Building Arts has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 30 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | 23% | 75% | $20,723 |
| 2 | Clemson University | 38% | 87% | $22,253 |
| 3 | Furman University | 43% | 79% | $30,308 |
| 4 | American College of the Building Arts | 44% | 62% | $30,403 |
| 5 | Wofford College | 52% | 84% | $18,732 |
| 6 | Anderson University | 55% | 66% | $23,544 |
| 7 | College of Charleston | 60% | 66% | $18,960 |
| 8 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 60% | 79% | $22,811 |
| 9 | Erskine College | 63% | 45% | $16,525 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at American College of the Building Arts
College Scorecard; IPEDS
American College of the Building Arts admissions questions
What is the American College of the Building Arts acceptance rate?
American College of the Building Arts accepts 44% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 36 of 58 applicants were admitted.
Does American College of the Building Arts require the SAT or ACT?
American College of the Building Arts considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 44% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for American College of the Building Arts?
The middle 50% of American College of the Building Arts enrolled first-year students scored 1130–1290 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at American College of the Building Arts?
100% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (36 of 36).
Is American College of the Building Arts getting harder to get into?
American College of the Building Arts accepted 44% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 62% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to American College of the Building Arts overview