Boston Architectural College

Boston Architectural College

Boston, Massachusetts
Founded in 1889

Boston Architectural College (BAC), New England’s largest independent college of spatial design, is committed to providing excellence in design education grounded in practice and accessible to diverse communities.

Entry Routes

Programs Available

Master’s degrees (5 year professional degree, no previous degree required)

Number of Students

1,080

Student Ratio

15:1 in lecture classes / 8:1 in design studios

Site Url

www.the-bac.edu

BAC is the only degree-granting design college in the United States to comprehensively integrate classroom instruction and practice-based learning into each segment of its first-professional degree programs. Students work in professional design environments in the day and attend academic classes in the evening.

From matriculation to graduation, practice is integrated into the curriculum and academic requirements because of this unique combination of skills and experience, BAC students graduate not only with degrees, but with the ability to become leaders, critical thinkers, and innovators.

Entry Requirements

  • Conditional acceptance: graduate programs
  • No TOEFL score required
  • Track Required: Graduate Track and recommendation of the academic department

Accommodation Options

BAC does not have on-campus accommodation and does not directly arrange housing for students. However, the college provides informational resources and assistance to help students find the most comfortable housing option.

Ranking Accreditation

BAC is accredited by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the Master of Architecture is also accredited by The National Architectural Accrediting Board and Council for Interior Design Accreditation.