Urban College of Boston

College of Boston (UCB) is a private, non-profit college that grants associate degrees and certificates.

Courses are offered in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Haitian Creole, and instruction is offered via in-person, online, and 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.

OUR MISSION

Urban College of Boston opens new pathways to opportunity through individualized, supportive, and multilingual education that prepares a diverse community of learners to pursue career advancement and transform their lives.

OUR VISION

Everyone who aspires to attend college has the opportunity, resources, and support they need to achieve their higher education goals.

OUR HISTORY

Founded as the Urban College Program by Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) in 1967, Urban College of Boston (UCB) subsequently received its charter in 1993, its 501(c)(3) status in 1998, and full accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) – now the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) – in 2001. In 2017, UCB moved to its current campus, located on the first and second floors of the China Trade Center. In 2020, NECHE gave UCB approval to offer online courses to supplement its in-person course offerings during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout its history, UCB has been dedicated to supporting students in attaining their higher education aspirations and equipping graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in their chosen careers.

A Passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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 1,400 students enrolled during the 2019-2020 academic year, 60% identified as Hispanic or Latinx, 18% as Black or African American, 14% as Asian, 5% as White, and 3% as another race or ethnicity.