Ashland Community And Technical College
School Notes Overview:
Ashland Community and Technical College is a comprehensive institution of higher education that for a diverse population changes lives through education and training. It provides learning experiences for those preparing for an occupation upon graduation, for those transferring to a baccalaureate institution, and for those in the workforce seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills. The comprehensive college offers programs leading to the awarding of continuing education units, certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. These programs and services are flexible, adaptable, and accessible through partnerships with other institutions and the use of technology....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Boyd County, KY | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,804 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,210 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 4,014 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 63% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,439 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 66% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,424 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 6% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $985 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 24% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,391 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Located in the foothills of eastern Kentucky, Ashland Community & Technical College has been the two-year college of choice for students in the Ashland area for more than 60 years.
- As a committed partner in community and workforce development and the continuous search for excellence, Ashland Community and Technical College offers diverse learning opportunities from liberal arts education to sophisticated technical programs. The college serves the community at large by offering basic skills education for adults, by supporting economic development through services to business and industry, and by providing programs and services that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the Tri-State service area.
- As part of Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Ashland Community & Technical College offers university-parallel programs for transfer to four-year institutions and career programs for advancement in professional fields. In addition, ACTC responds to the needs of local business and industry for state-of-the-art workforce training. Thousands of people in the tri-state area of Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia visit the ACTC campus throughout the year for life-long learning experiences and cultural programs.
- Ashland Community and Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Area colleges, universities enter into cooperative agreement (The Huntington Herald-Dispatch)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:27:39 am
IRONTON -- Seven colleges and universities in Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio will continue to work together to allow more Tri-State students to get a higher education degree. - KCTCS Launches Advocacy Website (PRWeb)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 08:45:28 pm
A new Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) advocacy website has been launched to encourage citizens, students, faculty, business leaders and policymakers to join the statewide advocacy campaign Kentuckians for Community and Technical Colleges. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/KCTCS/Advocacy_Website/prweb3134064[[[SHIFTIN ... - News in Brief - 10/23/09 (The Ironton Tribune)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 04:01:49 pm
Name released in man killed by train - Blood Brothers Share Their Tale on Stage (WOWK-TV West Virginia)
posted on October 12, 2009 at 01:43:01 am
The Ashland Community and Technical College Threatre department opens their 2009-2010 season with a performance of Blood Brothers. - Vigil illuminates problem of domestic violence (The Ironton Tribune)
posted on October 9, 2009 at 04:01:30 pm
When the lights were turned out for a few moments Thursday night in Ohio University Southern’s Bowman Auditorium ...
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