Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is one of the sixty public 2-year colleges in North Carolina. The campus is located in an urban area, in Asheville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,262 students attend the school. Every year 33% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,432, and fees were $170. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,576 and $170 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students7,262 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 56 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 59 miles radius of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
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Blue Ridge Community College
20 miles away |
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McDowell Technical Community College
34 miles away |
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Mayland Community College
39 miles away |
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Isothermal Community College
40 miles away |
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Southwestern Community College
40 miles away |
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Western Piedmont Community College
50 miles away |
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Spartanburg Community College
52 miles away |
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Greenville Technical College
52 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
59 miles away |
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Walters State Community College
59 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1969 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $76/credit | |
| In State Students | $76/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $268/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,420 | $3,420 | $12,060 |
| ADN | 70 | $5,320 | $5,320 | $18,760 |
| BSN | 125 | $9,500 | $9,500 | $33,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 67% of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $4,592 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $466 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $1,271 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 21% | $2,467 |
| Federal Student Loans | 16% | $3,843 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$8,120
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,044 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,451 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,226 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,529 |
| Over $110,000$13,289 |
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Student Population
7,262
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,154
Women
3,108
Men
33%
Full-time
67%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
78% |
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Hispanic |
9% |
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Black/African American |
5% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
