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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
- President: Dr. Betty Young
- Website: www.abtech.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 6,408
- College Alias: A-B Tech
Basic Information
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - A-B Tech Library Profile
- 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
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 44%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 8% | 37% | 12% | 7% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,115 | $2,637 | $2,384 | $1,276 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 184 | 192 | 145 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,039 | $975 | $975 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,635 | $5,295 | $5,295 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $772 | $772 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,195 | $7,195 | $7,195 |
| Other Expenses | $3,770 | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,367 | $3,338 | $6,935 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,019 | $1,747 | $1,747 |
| Out of State | $6,615 | $6,067 | $6,067 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,984 | $12,280 | $12,280 |
| Out of State | $17,580 | $16,600 | $16,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,386 | $8,682 | $8,682 |
| Out of State | $13,982 | $13,002 | $13,002 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,408 Undergraduate: 6,408
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,783 Female: 3,625
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,783 Female: 3,625
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,390 Part-Time: 4,018
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,390 Part-Time: 4,018
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 18 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 40 | 0.6% |
| Black | 337 | 5% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 2% |
| White | 5,611 | 88% |
| Unknown | 217 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 427 | 7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,139 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,019 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 866 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 993 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 565 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 432 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 601 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 340 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 26 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 967 | 372 | 595 |
| Faculty Status | 643 | 160 | 483 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 643 | 160 | 483 |
| Primarily Instruction | 643 | 160 | 483 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Other Professionals | 108 | 74 | 34 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 210 | 132 | 78 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 75 | 54 | 21 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 83 | 53 | 30 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,167 (160) | $45,704 (71) | $46,537 (89) |
| Instructor | $46,167 (160) | $45,704 (71) | $46,537 (89) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,167 (160) | $45,704 (71) | $46,537 (89) |
| Instructor | $46,167 (160) | $45,704 (71) | $46,537 (89) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 18% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 15% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 14% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 18% |
| Unknown | 8% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 10 | 6 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
