Description
Located in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College offers two-year training in a variety of in-demand fields.
Academics at A-B Tech include over 50 associate degree programs and more than 60 certificate programs in everything from Accounting to Welding. A-B Tech is particularly proud of its Culinary Arts and Engineering programs, with the Culinary Team performing in national competitions.
There are also non-credit continuing education classes available, and many credit and non-credit courses can be taken online or at a distance learning center.
Tuition is considerably lower for in-state residents of North Carolina than for out-of-state residents. However, financial aid is available to those who qualify. There are even specialized scholarships for students in Engineering, Culinary Arts and other programs.
Admissions often require a placement test, which can be scheduled online. High school students may also attend A-B Tech by joining the dual enrollment program.
Student life includes festivals and events year-round. To find out more, contact Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College today.
Quick Facts
Location
Southeast
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$1,255
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,846
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
7,400
Students
- Total Students
- 7,400
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 37%
- Part-Time
- 63%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 98%
- Out-of-State
- 2%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 5%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 84%
- Latino
- 3%
- Other
- 7%
Students State Origin
- North Carolina
- 98%
- Other
- 2%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
