About
Urban College: We meet our learners whenever and wherever they are.
Who we are:
Urban College is an accredited two-year college offering online instruction in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
Our mission is to democratize higher education, ensuring that every student has the opportunity, resources, and support they need to achieve their higher education goals.
Through flexible and affordable certificates and associate degree programs, we serve students who:
Want to earn college credits while gaining English proficiency
Need flexibility in their education while working and balancing family responsibilities
Require additional support and time to identify their ideal career path
Want to earn college credits before selecting a major
Want an affordable pathway to a traditional four-year degree program
Our student body is diverse, with faculty and staff who mirror their life experiences:
Urban College is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) with thirty years of experience providing multilingual college course offerings.
First generation college students
Over 70% of students speak English as a second language
Over 90% of Urban College of Boston students’ tuition is covered by grants and scholarships.
92% of students identify as Latine/Hispanic, Black/African-American, and Asian.
Our Programs:
We offer flexible online programs with synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid options to fit into each student’s busy schedule. Students can choose to enroll in traditional full-semester courses, accelerated eight-week Fast Track sessions, or a combination of both options.
Urban College is here to ensure your students receive a quality education that helps them reach their full potential.
Whether seeking a pathway to further education, finding an affordable program to kick-start their career, or seeking a multilingual education that provides English-language proficiency – Urban College will help them achieve their dreams, on their terms.
Urban College is available for your next college fair, career fair, or private information sessions. We look forward to serving your students.
What our Alumni have to say about their Urban College experience:
“I started small. I didn’t start with four courses. I started with one, which was a good thing because I could pace myself with it.” - Adzele Benoit, Alum
“My favorite part about Urban College has been the ability to complete my degree quickly and efficiently. I truly didn’t anticipate how fast the time would pass, and now I’m proud to be an alumni. The professors have played an essential role in my success, and I am incredibly grateful for their support and guidance throughout this journey.” - Elijah Watts, Alum
“The hours were a big part of choosing Urban College. Classes were in the evening, so I could get off work and then attend. This allowed me to maintain my life and work schedule, and personal things that matter, too. As an adult with bills to pay, I couldn’t take off work to attend school, so it worked well.” - Ayesha M. Wilson, Alum
“I’m so grateful to Urban College because they helped me with my transition to working and studying in English. It was hard to transition from Spanish at first, but I had the support to help me put the pieces together. I’m able to work in human services and work with people, which is what I like. I wouldn’t be able to do the work I do without my certificates and degree from Urban College. When I first came here, I didn’t speak English, but I was pushed to continue to study and get my diploma.” - Ramona De Los Santos, Alum
“Urban College provided me an outstanding and enriching experience, fostering a welcoming atmosphere where every participant felt not only embraced but valued and respected for their unique contributions. This was so important to me as I was coming into a new learning environment... [Urban College’s] commitment to student success was evident in their personalized approach, making a significant impact on my student journey.” - Mariely Maldonado, Alum
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