Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	33%

Located in Asheville, North Carolina, AB Tech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community 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.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, AB Tech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at AB Tech is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at AB Tech is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at AB Tech do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,632

Cost of attendance at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,776

Cost of attendance at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 64 of freshman students at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College received on average $5,269 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.

$5,269

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	223	51%	$5,623	$1,253,949
Other Federal Grant	223	51%	$5,706	$1,272,537
State Grant/Scholarships	109	25%	$1,350	$147,101
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	60	14%	$1,015	$60,885
Total Grant & Scholarships	281	64%	$5,269	$1,480,523

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community 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 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College students is 33.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.6%.

33.3%

white 35.1% 119 students
hispanic 32.6% 16 students
Mixed Race 30.8% 4 students

Service Offerings

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community 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
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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