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Asher College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 26 to 1
Students retention rate 29%
On-time graduation rate 72%

Located in Sacramento, California, Asher College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Asher College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Asher College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Asher College is 29% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Asher College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training
The most popular programs at Asher College are Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Computer Support Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Program Length 18 months
Tuition and Fees $24,160
Books and Supplies $1,790
Total Cost $25,950

Network and System Administration/Administrator

Program Length 14 months
Tuition and Fees $21,680
Books and Supplies $570
Total Cost $22,250

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Computer Support Specialist

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Asher College received on average $3,186 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,186
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2 20% $3,431 $6,862
Other Federal Grant 2 20% $3,431 $6,862
State Grant/Scholarships 7 70% $2,661 $18,627
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 8 80% $3,186 $25,489

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Asher College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Asher College students is 71.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 73.1%.

71.9%

  • African American 80.0% 4 students
  • white 66.7% 12 students
  • hispanic 80.0% 4 students

Service Offerings

Asher College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Asher College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families