Research Metrics for Full and Candidate Members
ACSA Research - March 2019
ACSA Institutional Data Report
ACSA Institutional Data Report2
Introduction
Report Summary
Founded in 1912 to advance the quality of architectural education, the Association of Collegiate Schools
of Architecture (ACSA) represents all accredited programs and their faculty across the United States
and Canada, as well as nonaccredited and international affiliate members around the world. The
ACSA Institutional Data Report combined data collected by ACSA with data reported to the National
Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), the Integrated Postsecondary Educational Data System (IPEDS),
the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and other architecture organizations to
investigate current and historical metrics of institutional effectiveness and begin to allow for peer institu-
tion comparisons. The report details more than 530 architecture degree programs at 148 institutions in-
cluding trends in student enrollment, an index of schools by program size, statistics on college entrance
examinations, and regional reporting on student faculty ratios and on-time graduation rates.
Read more at acsa-arch.org/institutional-data.
ACSA Institutional Data Report
LIST OF PROGRAMS
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Alfred State SUNY College of Technology
Arizona State University
Auburn University
Ball State University
Bowling Green State University
Carleton University
Clemson University
Dalhousie University
Florida A&M University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Iowa State University
Kent State University
Laurentian University
Louisiana Tech University
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
McGill University
Miami University
Montana State University
Morgan State University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
North Carolina State University
North Dakota State University
The Ohio State University
Portland State University
Prairie View A&M University
Ryerson University
South Dakota State University
Southern Illinois University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
Texas Tech University
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Université de Montréal
University at Buffalo, SUNY
University of Arkansas
University of British Columbia
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado, Denver
University of Florida
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Houston
University of Idaho
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Louisiana - Lafayette
University of Maine at Augusta
University of Manitoba
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Memphis
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of New Mexico
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Oklahoma
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at San Antonio
University of the District of Columbia
University of Toronto
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Waterloo
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Washington State University
PUBLIC (n=74)
Preprofessional Degree Programs (BA or BS in Architecture)
Academy of Art University
Andrews University
Boston Architectural College
California Baptist University
The Catholic University of America
Cornell University
Drury University
Jefferson | Philadelphia University + Thomas
Jefferson University
Judson University
Lawrence Technological University
Marywood University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology
NewSchool of Architecture and Design
Northeastern University
Norwich University
Parsons School of Design
Princeton University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Roger Williams University
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Tulane University
University of Detroit, Mercy
University of Hartford
University of Pennsylvania
University of Southern California
Washington University in St. Louis
Wentworth Institute of Technology
PRIVATE (n=31)
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Bachelor of Architecture Degree Programs (B.Arch)
Alfred State SUNY College of Technology *
Auburn University
California Polytechnic State University
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
City College of New York
Florida A&M University
Florida Atlantic University
Iowa State University
Kendall College of Art and Design
Kennesaw State University
Louisiana State University
Mississippi State University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
North Carolina State University
Oklahoma State University
Pennsylvania State University
Université Laval
University of Arizona
University of Arkansas
University of Houston
University of Maine at Augusta *
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
University of Texas at Austin
Virginia Tech
PUBLIC (n=27)
Academy of Art University
American University in Dubai *
American University of Sharjah
Boston Architectural College
California College of the Arts
Carnegie Mellon University
The Cooper Union
Cornell University
Drexel University
Dunwoody College of Technology *
Howard University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Jefferson | Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson
University
Marywood University
New York Institute of Technology
NewSchool of Architecture and Design
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico
Pratt Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Syracuse University
Tulane University
Tuskegee University
Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico
University of Miami
University of Notre Dame
University of Southern California
Woodbury University
PRIVATE (n=30)
* Denotes a NAAB candidate degree program
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Master of Architecture Degree Programs (M.Arch)
Arizona State University
Ball State University
Bowling Green State University *
California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona
Carleton University
City College of New York
Clemson University
Dalhousie University
Florida A&M University
Florida International University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Iowa State University
Kansas State University
Kean University *
Kendall College of Art and Design
Kent State University
Laurentian University
Louisiana State University
Louisiana Tech University
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
McGill University
Miami University
Montana State University
Morgan State University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
North Carolina State University
North Dakota State University
The Ohio State University
Pennsylvania State University *
Portland State University
Prairie View A&M University
Ryerson University
South Dakota State University
Southern Illinois University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
Texas Tech University
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Université de Montréal
Université Laval
University at Buffalo, SUNY
University of Arizona
University of British Columbia
University of Calgary
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado, Denver
University of Florida
University of Houston
University of Idaho
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Louisiana - Lafayette
University of Manitoba
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Memphis
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of New Mexico
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
University of South Florida
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at San Antonio
University of the District of Columbia
University of Toronto
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Waterloo
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Virginia Tech
Washington State University
PUBLIC (n=82)
Academy of Art University
Andrews University
Boston Architectural College
California Baptist University *
California College of the Arts
The Catholic University of America
Carnegie Mellon University *
Columbia University
Cornell University
Drury University
Hampton University
Harvard University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Jefferson | Philadelphia University + Thomas
Jefferson University *
Judson University
Lawrence Technological University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology *
NewSchool of Architecture and Design
Northeastern University
Norwich University
Parsons School of Design
Pratt Institute
Princeton University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Roger Williams University
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Syracuse University
The School of Architecture at Taliesin
Tulane University
Universidad del Turabo *
University of Detroit, Mercy
University of Hartford
University of Miami
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Southern California
Washington University in St. Louis
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Woodbury University
Yale University
PRIVATE (n=46)
* Denotes a NAAB candidate degree program
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Post-professional Master’s Degree Programs
Arizona State University
Auburn University
California Polytechnic State University
Carleton University
City College of New York
Clemson University
Dalhousie University
Florida A&M University
Florida International University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Iowa State University
Kansas State University
Kennesaw State University
McGill University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
North Carolina State University
The Ohio State University
Pennsylvania State University
Ryerson University
Texas A&M University
Texas Tech University
Université Laval
University at Buffalo, SUNY
University of British Columbia
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado, Denver
University of Florida
University of Houston
University of Idaho
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
University of Kansas
University of Manitoba
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Memphis
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
University of New Mexico
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
University of South Florida
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Toronto
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Virginia Tech
PUBLIC (n=53)
Academy of Art University
California College of the Arts
The Catholic University of America
Columbia University
The Cooper Union
Cornell University
Harvard University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Jefferson | Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson
University
Marywood University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology
NewSchool of Architecture and Design
Pratt Institute
Princeton University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rice University
Roger Williams University
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Syracuse University
The School of Architecture at Taliesin
Tulane University
University of Miami
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Southern California
Washington University in St. Louis
Woodbury University
Yale University
PRIVATE (n=29)
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Doctoral Degree Programs (Ph.D., D. Arch, D. Des)
* Denotes an accredited professional Doctor of Architecture degree
Arizona State University
Carleton University
Clemson University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Kansas State University
McGill University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
North Carolina State University
Pennsylvania State University
Texas A&M University
Université Laval
University at Buffalo, SUNY
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado, Denver
University of Florida
University of Hawaii at Manoa *
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
University of Kansas
University of Manitoba
University of Maryland
University of Michigan
University of Oregon
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
PUBLIC (n=26)
Carnegie Mellon University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Harvard University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Princeton University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
University of Pennsylvania
University of Southern California
Washington University in St. Louis
Yale University
PRIVATE (n=13)
+ Student AdmissionsSAT | ACT | GRE Statistics
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Undergraduate Admission Statistics
Using the 25th percentile and the 75th percentile scores reported, the SAT I: Reasoning Test showed an average
three part score of 1730 for incoming architecture students. Scores on the Verbal and Writing sections were highly
correlated and scores on the Quantitative section were consistently higher than the other two sections. Estimated
averages for 2017 are as follows:
Verbal: 590-600
Quantitative: 570-580
Writing: 560-570
SAT
Year
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
AVER
AGE
TEST
SCO
RES
639
615
517
648649
518
623
533 541
541
539 515
647650
509
624
515515
622
514
625
542
621
651 651
625 625
545
519
623
513
619626
626
617
544
517
618
537521
512
653
Color LegendAvg. SAT Math 75th PercentileAvg. SAT Critical Reading 75th PercentileAvg. SAT Writing 75th PercentileAvg. SAT Math 25th PercentileAvg. SAT Writing 25th PercentileAvg. SAT Critical Reading 25th Percentile
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Undergraduate Admission Statistics
Scores on the ACT have showed continued consistency from 2009 - 2017. On the whole, scores proved to be fairly
consistent across accredited programs.
ACT
Year
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
AVER
AGE
TEST
SCO
RES
28
27 2828
28
23
282828
23
27
2223
2223
22
2323
Color LegendAvg. ACT 75th PercentileAvg. ACT 25th Percentile
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Graduate Admissions Statistics
The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) proved to be fairly consistent across accredited programs. The average
scores for incoming students has been 154 and 152 on the GRE Quantitative and Verbal sections respectively. GRE
Analytical scores have averaged 3.3 since 2014.
GRE
Year
2013 2014 2015 2016
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
AVER
AGE
TEST
SCO
RES
152152
154154
153153
3.33.33.4
154 154
3.3
Color LegendAvg. GRE QuantitativeAvg. GRE VerbalAvg. GRE Analytical
+ Student EnrollmentDepartment Size | Enrollment Snapshots by Region
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Program Enrollment Size
Academy of Art University
California Polytechnic State University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Pratt Institute
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
University of Southern California
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Virginia Tech
Arizona State University
Auburn University
Boston Architectural College
Cornell University
Florida International University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Iowa State University
Kent State University
Lawrence Technological University
New York Institute of Technology
NewSchool of Architecture and Design
Roger Williams University
Ryerson University
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Syracuse University
Texas A&M University
Texas Tech University
University at Buffalo, SUNY
University of California, Berkeley
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado, Denver
University of Florida
University of Houston
University of Kansas
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Oregon
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Waterloo
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Woodbury University
XL: 600+ students (n=8)
L: 400-599 students (n=33)
Note: School size is based on total full-time equivalency (FTE) in both accredited and non-accedited architecture degree programs; 1 Part-time student = 1/3 FTE
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Program Enrollment Size
M: 200-399 students (n=64)
American University in Dubai
American University of Sharjah
Ball State University
California College of the Arts
The Catholic University of America
Carleton University
Carnegie Mellon University
City College of New York
Clemson University
Columbia University
Dalhousie University
Drexel University
Florida Atlantic University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Jefferson | Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson
University
Kansas State University
Kendall College of Art and Design
Kennesaw State University
Louisiana State University
McGill University
Miami University
Mississippi State University
Montana State University
Morgan State University
North Carolina State University
North Dakota State University
Northeastern University
The Ohio State University
Oklahoma State University
Pennsylvania State University
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico
Portland State University
Prairie View A&M University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
Rice University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Temple University
Tulane University
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico
Université de Montréal
Université Laval
University of Arizona
University of Arkansas
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Kentucky
University of Louisiana - Lafayette
University of Maryland
University of Miami
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of New Mexico
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Oklahoma
University of Pennsylvania
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
University of Toronto
University of Virginia
University of Washington
Washington University in St. Louis
Yale University
Note: School size is based on total full-time equivalency (FTE) in both accredited and non-accedited architecture degree programs; 1 Part-time student = 1/3 FTE
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Program Enrollment Size
Dunwoody College of Technology
Howard University
Kean University
Laurentian University
Louisiana Tech University
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Norwich University
Rochester Institute of Technology
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The School of Architecture at Taliesin
Tuskegee University
Universidad del Turabo
University of Calgary
University of Maine at Augusta
University of Memphis
University of the District of Columbia
XS: under 100 students (n=16)
Alfred State SUNY College of Technology
Andrews University
Bowling Green State University
California Baptist University
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
The Cooper Union
Drury University
Florida A&M University
Hampton University
Judson University
Marywood University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Parsons School of Design
Princeton University
South Dakota State University
Southern Illinois University
University of British Columbia
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Detroit, Mercy
University of Hartford
University of Idaho
University of Manitoba
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Notre Dame
University of South Florida
University of Utah
Washington State University
S: 100-199 students (n=27)
Note: School size is based on total students enrolled in both accredited and non-accedited architecture degree programs
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Peer Institution Regions
ACSA Regions for Research
Using regions created by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the following regions were
created specifically for the purpose of identifying peer institutions within architectural education. The map below shows the 11 comparative
regions. This reformatted research metric allows ACSA to track regional shifts in the enrollments, budgets, and faculty dynamics of Full and
Candidate members. On the following pages, graduation rate is defined as the percentage of students who graduate within the published
time to completion.
Note: Limited data are available for the Outlying Areas and Canada regions.
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Region: New England
13 Schools
Average Graduation Rates
Preprofessional B. Arch M.Arch 88% 65% 79%
Student:Faculty Ratio - 11:1
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YEAR
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
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Preprofessional
B. Arch
Measure NamesB. ArchM. ArchPreProfessional
Enrollment trends for the Northeast show one of the smallest number of
students pursuing B.Arch degrees across all regions. Total enrollment gaps
for preprofessional degrees and M.Arch degrees are narrowing which could
indicate alignment between the two degree programs. In the past 9 years,
enrollment in B.Arch and M.Arch programs remained steady. Based on the
2017 data reported to NAAB, this region boasts the lowest student:faculty ratio
and one of the highest average on-time graduation rates for preprofessional
programs despite a a slow decline in enrollment since 2012.
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Region: Middle Atlantic
22 schools
Average Graduation Rates
Preprofessional B. Arch M.Arch 91% 73% 97%
Student:Faculty Ratio - 13:1
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YEAR
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
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B. Arch
Preprofessional
Measure NamesB. ArchM. ArchPreProfessional
Trends in enrollment for the Middle Atlantic region show the largest number of
students pursuing B.Arch degrees across the country. Enrollment in this degree
program has remained steady over the past 9 years. This region boasts the
highest average on-time graduation rates for preprofessional programs and
M.Arch programs and the second lowest student:faculty ratios.
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Region: South Atlantic
20 schools
Average Graduation Rates
Preprofessional B. Arch M.Arch 85% 73% 75%
Student:Faculty Ratio - 16:1
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YEAR
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
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Preprofessional
M. Arch
B. Arch
Measure NamesB. ArchM. ArchPreProfessional
Enrollment trends in the South Atlantic region show the largest enrollment of
students pursuing a M.Arch degree across all regions. This region is second in
size only to the Middle Atlantic region. Preprofessional degree programs, as
reported to the NAAB, hold the highest average on-time graduation rate for
programs within the region and are among the highest in the country.
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Region: East South Central
6 Schools
Average Graduation Rates
Preprofessional B. Arch M.Arch 89% 57% N/A
Student:Faculty Ratio - 14:1
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YEAR
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
TOTA
L EN
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B. Arch
M. Arch
Preprofessional
Measure NamesB. ArchM. ArchPreProfessional
Trends in enrollment in the East South Central show continued stability. Based
on the 2017 data reported to NAAB, this region boasts the second lowest
student:faculty ratio, the second highest average on-time graduation rates for
preprofessional programs and one of the lowest graduation rates for B.Arch
degree programs. This region is the smallest region in the mainland United
States.
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Region: West South Central
15 Schools
Average Graduation Rates
Preprofessional B. Arch M.Arch 73% 71% 77%
Student:Faculty Ratio - 18:1
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YEAR
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
TOTA
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B. Arch
Preprofessional
M. Arch
Measure NamesB. ArchM. ArchPreProfessional
Enrollment trends for the West South Central region show the second largest
total enrollment of students pursuing preprofessional degrees across all
regions and the most closely aligned average on-time graduation rates across
degree programs as reported to NAAB in 2017. Notably, this region shows an
increase in enrollment numbers across degree types from 2016 to 2017.
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Region: East North Central
19 Schools
Average Graduation Rates
Preprofessional B. Arch M.Arch 84% 79% 68%
Student:Faculty Ratio - 14:1
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YEAR
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
TOTA
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B. Arch
Preprofessional
M. Arch
Measure NamesB. ArchM. ArchPreProfessional
Trends in enrollment for the East North Central region show the largest num-
ber of preprofessional students despite a substantial decline from the 2009
high. The region reported the highest average on-time graduation rate for
B.Arch programs (tied with the Mountain region), as reported to the NAAB.
This region also reported the second lowest student:faculty ratio tied with the
East South Central regoin at 14:1.
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Region: West North Central
10 Schools
Average Graduation Rates
Preprofessional B. Arch M.Arch 90% 74% 87%
Student:Faculty Ratio - 19:1
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YEAR
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
TOTA
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M. Arch
Preprofessional
B. Arch
Measure NamesB. ArchM. ArchPreProfessional
Enrollment trends for the West North Central region show similar movement
between total students pursuing preprofessional and B.Arch degrees. This
region reported one of the highest average on-time graduation rates for pre-
professional and M.Arch degree programs.
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Region: Pacific
16 schools
Average Graduation Rates
Preprofessional B. Arch M.Arch 80% 61% 66%
Student:Faculty Ratio - 15:1
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YEAR
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
TOTA
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Preprofessional
B. Arch
M. Arch
Measure NamesB. ArchM. ArchPreProfessional
Enrollment trends for the Pacific region show the second largest number of
students pursuing B.Arch degrees which has remained steady. Much like
trends evident in the New England region, enrollment gaps between prepro-
fessional and M.Arch programs appear to be closing, suggesting a relation-
ship between the enrollment numbers.
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Region: Mountain
9 Schools
Average Graduation Rates
PreProfessional B. Arch M.Arch 80% 79% 68%
Student:Faculty Ratio - 22:1
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YEAR
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
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Preprofessional
B. Arch
Measure NamesB. ArchM. ArchPreProfessional
M. Arch
Enrollment trends for the Mountain region show the smallest number of stu-
dents pursuing B.Arch degrees across all the regions. Based on the 2017 data
reported to NAAB, this region boasts the highest average on-time graduation
rates for B.Arch programs (tied with the East South region).
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Additional Regions
Canada
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
0
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2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
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B. Arch
Preprofessional
M. Arch
Historical enrollment data for Canadian member schools is currently unavail-
able. However, enrollment reported to StudyArchitecture.com showed stable
enrollment numbers from 2017-2018. This region is comprised of 12 schools and
more than 35 architecture related degree programs.
Outlying Areas
Along with the East South Central, trends for the Outlying Areas show the
smallest number of students pursuing preprofessional degrees and M.Arch
degrees across regions. This region is comprised of 6 schools, 4 in Puerto Rico
and 2 in the United Arab Emirates.
+ National StatisticsGraduation Rates | Student Faculty Ratios | Enrollment Trends
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Architectural Education Across the Country
Average Preprofessional On-time Graduation:
Average B. Arch On-time Graduation:
Average M. Arch On-time Graduation:
83%
67%
76%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
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PreProfessional
M. Arch
B. Arch
Average National Student-Faculty Ratio: 13:1
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+Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPI)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
City College of New York
New York Institute of Technology
Southern California Institute of Architecture
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Houston
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Maryland
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Texas at Arlington
+Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU)Florida A&M University
Hampton University
Howard University
Morgan State University
Prairie View A&M University
Tuskegee University
University of District of Columbia
+Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI)California Baptist University
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
City College of New York
Florida International University
Kean University
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Universidad del Turabo
University of Houston
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of New Mexico
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at San Antonio
Woodbury University
Architectural Education Across the Country
Minority-serving Institutions
+ Faculty StatisticsFull-Time/Part-Time Comparison | Credentials
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Faculty by Funding Type
Full-time/Part-time Trends
Comparing public and private institutions shows a larger percentage of private institution faculty working as part-time faculty. However, num-
bers indicate that this has long been the practice at private schools and show that part-time faculty comprise an increasingly higher percent
of the faculty body across the US.
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Faculty by Carnegie Type
Full-time/Part-time Trends by Carnegie Class
The percentages reported here indicate that schools with higher research rankings have consistently hired more full-time faculty. However, for most
of the Carnegie classes, trends still indicate a rise in the percent of part-time faculty over the past five years.
Carnegie Classification (group) / YearBaccalaureate Specialty Schools Master's Doctoral Research II Research I
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Faculty Credentials by Percentage
Degree types for Full-time Faculty
Faculty credentials are often discussed as a way of gauging research capability. While approximately half of the faculty population holds
a M.Arch, just under one third of the population have completed post-professional and Ph.D programs. In recent years, numbers indicate a
small growth in M.Arch credentials and a corresponding decline in post-professional credentials and architectural registration. Schools also
report a rapid decline in the percent of full-time faculty who are registered in U.S. jurisdictions. However, it is worth noting that the statistics
below do not include part-time and adjunct faculty who are often licensed practitioners.
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Registered in U.S. Jurisdiction
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Faculty Credentials: Ph.D. and Licensure
Licensure and Research degrees
This graphic illustrates the volatility of the number of faculty who are also registered architects in the United States. Conversely, the number of
the faculty holding doctorates in architecture appears stable. These metrics mimic the academy’s struggle to find balance between professional
experience and research expertise.
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Faculty Credentials by Gender
As reported by individual institutions, faculty credentials by gender shows the increased likelihood that female faculty hold Ph.D.s in
architecture or other disciplines. It also shows that male faculty are more likely than females to hold B.Arch degrees and slightly more
likely to have obtained M.Archs and post-professional degrees.
Credentials Group
B. Arch.(accredited)
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Ph.D. inarchitecture
Ph.D. in otherdiscipline
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architectureOther degrees
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