Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC
University Website: www.abtech.edu
Apply Online: www.ncmentor.org/applications/nc_community_college/apply.html?application_Id=1479
University Website: www.abtech.edu
Apply Online: www.ncmentor.org/applications/nc_community_college/apply.html?application_Id=1479
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a public two-year community college established in 1959 in Asheville, North Carolina. The college is one of the oldest in the North Carolina Community College System and serves primarily Buncombe and Madison counties. As of the 2004-2005 school year, the curriculum enrollment was 9,023, with an extension enrollment of 17,308 students. These figures make the school one of the largest in the North Carolina system. Students are able to enroll in a plethora of courses including computer art, political science, and many others.
As of 2011, Holly library contained 47,236 books.
Accreditation programs recognizing Asheville-Buncombe TCC include the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the North Carolina Board of Nursing, the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, the Joint Review Committee on Education Radiologic Technology, the American Dental Association, the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology.
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- Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years
- 7400 students
- $6,828.00 avg tuition
340 Victoria Rd
Asheville,
NC
28801-4897
(828) 254-1921
Areas of Study:
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Construction Trades
- Education
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Personal And Culinary Services
- Precision Production
- Science Technologies/Technicians
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 0 | |
| Admitted | 0 | nan% |
| Enrolled total | 0 | |
| Full Time: | 0 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 74% |
| 4-year graduation rate | |
| 6-year graduation rate |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $1,536.00 | $1,536.00 | $6,828.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $57.00 | $57.00 | $249.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $0.00 | $9,028.00 | $9,264.00 |
| Other Expenses | $0.00 | $4,750.00 | $9,264.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 72% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 70% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $2,927.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 24% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $3,442.00 |
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | X | |||
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | X | |||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | |||
| Office Management and Supervision | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | X | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | X | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | X | |||
| Information Science/Studies | X | |||
| Information Technology | X | |||
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES | ||||
| Building/Property Maintenance | X | |||
| Electrician | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | X | |||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians, Other | X | |||
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | X | |||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | X | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | X | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | X | |||
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | X | |||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | X | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | X | |||
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | X | |||
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | X | |||
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| General Studies | X | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | ||||
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | X | |||
| PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES | ||||
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | X | |||
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | X | |||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | X | |||
| PRECISION PRODUCTION | ||||
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | X | |||
| Welding Technology/Welder | X | |||
| SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | ||||
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | X | |||
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| State Employees' Credit Union Foundation Scholarship | $2500 | September 01, 2012 |
| Altruss International of Asheville Scholarship | $1664 | September 01, 2012 |
| Lavender Fund Scholarship | $1600 | September 01, 2012 |
| James Robert Sanford Memorial Scholarship | $1575 | September 01, 2012 |
| Winkenwerder Family Scholarship | $1500 | September 01, 2012 |
| W.P. Hickman Company Scholarship | $1500 | September 01, 2012 |
| Theresa Webb Memorial Scholarship | $1500 | September 01, 2012 |
| Mike and Martha Cochran Memorial Scholarship | $1500 | September 01, 2012 |
| Joseph Dave Endowed Scholarship | $1500 | September 01, 2012 |
| French Broad River Garden Club Scholarship | $1500 | September 01, 2012 |
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Schools Near Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | 3.2mi |
| South College-Asheville | 4.7mi |
| Warren Wilson College | 7.2mi |
| Montreat College | 15.3mi |
| Mars Hill College | 17.7mi |
| Blue Ridge Community College | 19.6mi |
| Haywood Community College | 21.3mi |
| Brevard College | 25.2mi |
| McDowell Technical Community College | 33.9mi |
| North Greenville University | 36.2mi |
| Isothermal Community College | 38.1mi |
| Mayland Community College | 39.5mi |
| Southwestern Community College | 39.7mi |
| Western Carolina University | 39.7mi |
| Tusculum College | 43.2mi |
