ABTech Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $2,882
- Out-of-State Tuition: $9,026
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at ABTech:
- Total Enrollment: 6,510, including 2,186 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.4% men, 60.6% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 40%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 9%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 59%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 112 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 13 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
ABTech Overview
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (ABTech) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Asheville, NC. It is classified as urban-serving Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The ABTech's tuition & fees is $2,882 for North Carolina residents and $9,026 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 75% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $1,926.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,510 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is $2,882 for in-state students and $9,026 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $2,882 for North Carolina residents and $9,026 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $2,882 | $9,026 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $2,882 | $9,026 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at ABTech
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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