About The BAC

Founded: 1889

Accredited:

• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
• National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) 
• Council for Interior Design Education Accreditation (CIDA) - formerly FIDER
• Architecture American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) - candidacy status

Character: Private, co-educational college of design

Mission: The BAC is committed to provide excellence in design education grounded in practice and accessible to diverse communities. 

Programs and Degrees:
First-Professional:

• Bachelor of Architecture
• Bachelor of Interior Design
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
• Master of Architecture
• Master of Interior Design

Non-Professional Degree:

• Bachelor of Design Studies

Certificate Programs in Design-Related Fields through the Continuing Education Department

Size: Over 1000 degree-seeking students 300 continuing education students

Faculty: 300 educators and professional practitioners (architects, interior designers, urban planners, landscape architects)

Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1 in lecture classes, 6:1 in design studios

Calendar: Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms

Contact Information: 320 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02115 617-262-5000 or info@the-bac.edu.

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