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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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About Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) is a public community college in Asheville, North Carolina. Established in 1959, the college is one of the oldest in the North Carolina Community College System and serves Buncombe and Madison counties across four different campuses, although students from anywhere may enroll. As of the 2014–15 school year, the curriculum enrollment was 10,070 and continuing education enrollment was 14,053 students. As of 2019–20, the college is the seventh largest in the North Carolina system and the largest in Western North Carolina. A-B Tech offers more than 120 degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

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Open

Acceptance

$11,602

Net price

5,110

Enrollment

40%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$11,602

Average net price

$2,882

In-state tuition

$9,026

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$2,000

Books & supplies

$16,061

Total cost of attendance

36%

Students receiving Pell grants

3%

Students with federal loans

$15,528

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$11,491
$30–48K
$11,720
$48–75K
$11,862
$75–110K
$11,877
$110K+
$12,786

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$36,048

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$32,630

Median earnings (6 yrs)

40%

Graduation rate

59%

Retention rate

60%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,320

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,110

Total enrollment

80%

Part-time

26

Avg. age at entry

39%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women
38% men

Race & ethnicity

White
67%
Hispanic
16%
Black
5%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College FAQ

Is Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College a public or private school?

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a public institution located in Asheville, NC.

What is the acceptance rate at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College?

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is $11,602 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $2,882 in-state and $9,026 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College?

About 40% of students at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College students earn a median of $36,048 per year.

How many students attend Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College?

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College enrolls about 5,110 students.

Campus

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