N/A

Acceptance Rate

$7,063

Avg.Financial Aid

004033

FAFSA Code

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (ABTech)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    2 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.abtech.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    6,892

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    No

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a public university located in Asheville, NC. Across all the courses offered at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, the enrolment stands at 7,003. The school has a total of 500 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. There are around 59% of the students who are females and 41% are males at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. At ABTCC, around 68% of the students are 24 and under. To note, the average earnings of its graduates is $28,900 with 83% being the employment rate six years after graduation. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 120 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACF (American Culinary Federation), ADA (American Dental Association), AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association), and, CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

340 Victoria Rd

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a college plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right college. It helps them assess the college's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    N/A

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    FALSE

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    N/A

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    FALSE

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. It is a non-refundable amount. It can be concluded that scoring high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT is not an important criterion for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, as the average SAT or ACT score of students is not available publicly. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, North Carolina 28801-4897. They can also call them at (828) 254-1921.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $6,893

  • Average Annual Cost

    $2,432

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    N/A

  • Other Fees

    $200

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    N/A

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    N/A

Total One Year Cost

N/A

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to ABTCC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $19,706. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Associate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

14:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

60%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

46%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

37%

Male Professors

63%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    392 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    172 Graduates

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

    71 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    67 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    56 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    48 Graduates

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting...

    47 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    46 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    56 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    48 Graduates

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting...

    47 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    46 Graduates

  • Dental Support Services and Allied...

    43 Graduates

  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Gr...

    42 Graduates

  • Mental and Social Health Services a...

    42 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    36 Graduates

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services

    36 Graduates

  • Precision Metal Working

    35 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    29 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    27 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    27 Graduates

  • Engineering-Related Technologies

    22 Graduates

  • Building/Construction Finishing, Ma...

    18 Graduates

  • Agricultural and Food Products Proc...

    16 Graduates

  • Computer Software and Media Applica...

    16 Graduates

  • Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...

    16 Graduates

  • Computer Systems Networking and Tel...

    15 Graduates

  • Ventilation and Refrigeration Maint...

    15 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...

    14 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    13 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering Technologies/T...

    12 Graduates

  • Air Transportation

    11 Graduates

  • Somatic Bodywork and Related Therap...

    11 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    10 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    10 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    9 Graduates

  • Fire Protection

    8 Graduates

  • Electrical and Power Transmission I...

    6 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    6 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    6 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Tech...

    5 Graduates

  • Electromechanical Instrumentation a...

    4 Graduates

  • Human Resources Management and Serv...

    4 Graduates

  • Marketing

    4 Graduates

  • Environmental Control Technologies/...

    3 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    3 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

6,892

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

41%

Full-time / Part-time

33% / 67%

Students Gender

Male

41%

US National: 44%

Female

59%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

78%

Unknown

3%

Black

5%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

0%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

3%

Out Of State

97%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$49,675 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.

On Campus Housing Available

No

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

Since the campus life of the students assumes an imperative part of their development and advancement, students at ABTCC invest a lot of their time learning from the faculty members. Additionally, the students have an incredible breadth to learn and turn into a change-maker. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol and campus emergency phones. The number of female and male students at the college are 41% and 59%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$24,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$28,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$11,875 - $25,424

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$123 - $264

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

66%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,063

Students Receiving Federal Grants

57%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,820

Students Receiving State Aid

21%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,673

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

17%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,364

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$7,695

$30K - $48K

$7,115

$48K - $75K

$5,909

$75K - $110K

$2,016

The financial aid department of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $5,543, whereas the financial aid is $991. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $1,675 and institutional aid worth $991.

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