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Ashland Community and Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Ashland, Kentucky, Ashland 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 Ashland Community and Technical 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.

Ashland Community and Technical 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ashland Tech is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 70% at Ashland Tech suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,488

Cost of attendance at Ashland Community and Technical College in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

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

Kentucky's average $10,481
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,240

Cost of attendance at Ashland Community and Technical 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.

Kentucky's average $21,663
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Ashland Community and Technical College received on average $6,689 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.

$6,689
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 190 65% $4,883 $927,843
Other Federal Grant 191 65% $5,643 $1,077,806
State Grant/Scholarships 241 83% $2,729 $657,601
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 63 22% $1,227 $77,314
Total Grant & Scholarships 271 93% $6,689 $1,812,721

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ashland Community and Technical 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 Ashland Community and Technical College students is 48.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.5%.

48.4%

  • white 48.5% 179 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Ashland Community and Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Ashland Community and Technical 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

Veteran Services

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

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