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ASHEVILLE - BUNCOMBE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (A-B Tech)

  • 340 Victoria Rd
  • Asheville, NC 28801
  • OPEID College Code: 00403300
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  • General Phone: (828) 254-1921
  • Interim President: Richard Mauney
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 7,542
  • College Alias: A-B Tech
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Asheville - Buncombe Technical Community College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
    Mission Statement
  • A-B Tech, the community's college, is dedicated to student success.

    As a comprehensive community college, A-B Tech is committed to providing accessible, quality educational opportunities for lifelong learning to meet the diverse and changing needs of our community.
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Higher Part-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Two-Year
 
 
 
Asheville - Buncombe Technical Community College Campus Map
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 46%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving17%40%34%-
Avg Amount Receiving$3,047$2,918$1,613-
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.4%1.7%5.4%
Number in Default4310
Number in Repayment165173184
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$1,255$1,063$1,039
In-State Tuition and Fees$1,255$1,063$1,039
Out of State Tuition and Fees$5,846$5,654$5,635
Books and Supplies$1,080$980$980
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,195$7,195$7,195
Other Expenses$3,986$3,986$3,770
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$7,583$3,986$7,367
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$2,335$2,043$2,019
In-State$2,335$2,043$2,019
Out of State$6,926$6,634$6,615
Off Campus
In-District$13,516$13,224$12,984
In-State$13,516$13,224$12,984
Out of State$18,107$17,815$17,580
Off Campus with Family
In-District$9,918$9,626$9,386
In-State$9,918$9,626$9,386
Out of State$14,509$14,217$13,982
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociate
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting216
Business Administration19
Hotel Administration-4
Human Resources-1
Marketing-2
Office Management15
Real Estate--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Systems Security--
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other-6
Computer Systems Networking23
Information Science Studies16
Information Technology149
 
Construction Trades
Building and Property Management22
Carpentry1-
Electrician72
 
Education
Early Childhood Education73
Elementary Education-1
 
Engineering Technology
Cad Drafting and Design64
Civil Engineering Technology-5
Computer Engineering Technology-6
Drafting and Design Engineering Technologies, Other--
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-10
Electromechanical Instrumentation, Other13
Mechanical Technology Technician-1
Surveying Technology7-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development3-
Foodservice Administration and Management21-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention and Treatment Professions, Other6-
Clinical Laboratory Technician-8
Clinical Social Work-7
Dental Assistant28-
Dental Hygiene-22
Emergency Medical Technology-5
Licensed Practical Nurse36-
Massage Therapy9-
Medical Office Administration19-
Medical Transcription1-
Nursing-87
Phlebotomy30-
Radiologic Technology-22
Surgical Technology123
Ultrasound Technician-7
Veterinary Assistant-19
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies22
Liberal Arts5201
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Auto Mechanics Technology109
Diesel Mechanics31
Heating and Air Conditioning73
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Baking and Pastry212
Cosmetology11-
Culinary Arts-21
Esthetician16-
Nail Technician4-
 
Precision Production
Machine Shop Technology32
Welding Technology43
 
Science Technology
Biology Technician, Biotechnology Laboratory Technician-2
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice-17
Fire Protection and Safety Technology45
Police Science52-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 7,542
    • Undergraduate: 7,542
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,398 Female: 4,144
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 3,398 Female: 4,144
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,312 Part-Time: 5,230
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,312 Part-Time: 5,230
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien170.2%
American Indian540.7%
Black4326%
Asian781%
Hispanic2323%
White6,33884%
Unknown3915%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181,09915%
Ages 18-191,37118%
Ages 20-2194913%
Ages 22-2491712%
Ages 25-291,06814%
Ages 30-346899%
Ages 35-394927%
Ages 40-496138%
Ages 50-653234%
Age Over 65210.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,048393655
Faculty Status708172536
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service711175536
Primarily Instruction708172536
Primarily Research33-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial66-
Other Professionals1158332
Technical and/or Paraprofessional21612987
Clerical And Secretarial785325
Skilled Crafts33-
Service and/or Maintenance804337
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$46,889 (172)$46,091 (75)$47,506 (97)
Instructor$46,889 (172)$46,091 (75)$47,506 (97)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$46,889 (172)$46,091 (75)$47,506 (97)
Instructor$46,889 (172)$46,091 (75)$47,506 (97)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students25%
 
By Gender
Male30%
Female21%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian-
Black-
Asian-
Hispanic67%
White27%
Unknown18%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related31
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Burglary610
Vehicle Theft1-
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