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Yes, BAC is online, with one bachelor's degree completion and two online master's degrees. NCES data shows that about 40% of undergrads and just over half of graduate students enroll exclusively in distance learning. 

Studying architecture online is possible because BAC offers the same rigor in quality in its online programming as it does for those available on campus. Online courses are taught by the same instructors who teach those on campus. Distance learners access coursework and instruction asynchronously as their schedules allow through the Moodle learning management system. Lectures are delivered via video, and students engage in classroom discussions through posts. Assignments are uploaded and submitted through Moodle.

BAC also makes online learning possible by providing students with remote access to various technical resources, including tech support and tutorials. BAC also gives students access to digital resources through the BAC Cloud Canopy.

Additionally, if students need to engage in practical experiences, BAC helps them find opportunities close to home. 

While this question remains highly subjective, many consider BAC a good school based on the success of its alumni. shows high median earnings of $64,400 — almost 25% higher than average. This demonstrates that BAC's graduates are generally well prepared to enter the workforce. BAC helps graduate students prepare students to take licensing exams early by helping them identify professional practical experiences to engage in and enroll in the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards' Architectural Experience Program. 

BAC's favorable institutional accreditation status also shows it's a good school as well. It's accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (). This accreditation means that NECHE finds BAC's financial practices sound and that its academic programming meets federal quality standards. 

Additionally, BAC is programmatically accredited. It has the first primarily online NAAB-accredited master's program, further attesting to BAC's rigor and academic quality. 

To provide the most trustworthy results, OnlineU only includes accredited online institutions on its site. 

BAC is known for being established as the Boston Architectural Club in 1889 for architects and sculptors, painters, decorative artists, and patrons of the arts. The idea was to create greater accessibility to college, especially for many first- and second-generation immigrants. As a result, BAC is still very diverse. According to College Scorecard, 19% of students identify as Hispanic and 19% as non-resident aliens.

BAC is also known for being the first architectural college in the U.S. with a work component. Its Practice Department helps students with career advancement during programs and after graduation. It uses a mix of professional partnerships, assessments, a practical curriculum, and career services to help students combine and apply professional employment, academic and applied learning coursework, and individualized career planning.

According to College Scorecard data, attending BAC costs an average of $29,201 annually, which is approximately 43% more than comparable schools. However, BAC tuition varies on degree level and term: 

Undergraduate Tuition 

It costs $13,400 for 12 - 18 credits or $1,280 per credit if taking fewer than 12. It costs $960 per credit for credits over 18. It costs $882 per credit in the summer.

Graduate Tuition 

It costs $1,320 per credit during the spring and fall. It costs $1,050 per credit in the summer and $1,224 per credit for the master's in design and master's in interior architecture programs.

According to College Scorecard, as cited above, BAC's online bachelor's degree in architecture provides the highest earnings for graduates at an annual median salary of $81,500. 

For more perspective, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alums earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. Out of 100 total points, BAC has a bachelor's Salary Score of 94 and 85 for its master's degrees. Its online bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture have Salary Scores of 85. 

Yes, it's hard getting into BAC — it's very selective when it comes to acceptance into its online master's programs, though this acceptance rate is unknown. However, College Scorecard data shows it has an open admission policy for its undergrad program in general and doesn't require entrance exams.

It's unknown what GPA is required to get into BAC. However, considering it's very selective when accepting online grad students and possibly online undergrads, the higher your GPA, the better. Knowing this information is crucial when picking a college to ensure you pick a college where your chances of acceptance are high based on your academic standing. An enrollment or program advisor can always help you through the process.

for undergraduate distance learners generally include the following:

• An application 
• A $50 application fee
• Official high school transcripts or GED
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• A college application essay
• A creative sample or portfolio of work
• A letter of recommendation
• A current resume

Admission requirements for graduate students are similar. However, each program may have additional requirements. When applying to college, an admissions or program advisor can help you. 

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