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

www.abtech.edu

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%