Inspiration.
Determination.
Success.
Urban College is a private non-profit community college offering affordable associate degrees & certificates
Urban College is here to support you.
At Urban College of Boston, we believe that everyone who aspires to attend college should have the opportunity, resources, and support they need to achieve their higher education goals. With a variety of online and on campus multilingual classes and a diverse and inclusive population of learners, Urban College can help turn your college dreams into a reality. Whether you are looking to grow in your current career or try something new, Urban College of Boston has an affordable and flexible program for you.
AFFORDABLE
We know how important it is to obtain your education, that’s why we strive to make Urban College an affordable choice. The majority of the financial support we provide is through grant aid and/or scholarships. Grant aid is money that is awarded to students and does not need to be paid back. Let us help you attend college more affordably, or even tuition-free. Learn more.
FLEXIBLE
Your life is busy and complex; that’s why we offer courses in a variety of formats that best fit your life. You can take classes in-person on campus, fully online, or in hybrid formats. We provide robust support to our students throughout their time with us, from offering guidance through the application and financial aid processes, to registering for courses and seeking tutoring or technology support, to considering post-graduation options.
MULTILINGUAL
Because we serve diverse populations - over 70% of our students speak English as a second language - our courses are offered in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and more. We also support non-native English speakers through a robust ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) sequence and we offer free tutoring.
DIVERSE
Urban College of Boston is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, religion, race, color, disability, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other programs and activities.
UCB has long served an ethnically- and racially- diverse student body; of the over 1,100 students enrolled during the 2021-2022 academic year, 67% identified as Hispanic or Latinx, 10% as Black or African American, 11% as Asian, 4% as white, 2% as another race or ethnicity, and 6% did not indicate their ethnicity. During the same period, 93% of students were women and the average age was 36.
“Urban College has motivated me and encouraged me to continue my education.”
-Gildania, UCB student, Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Program
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DID YOU KNOW?
Over 90% of Urban College of Boston students’ tuition is covered by grants and scholarships.
