- ASCC was established in 1970 to provide post-secondary education opportunities in the liberal arts, teacher training, vocational-technical education and general education to the residents of American Samoa. ASCC offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, as well as Certificate programs in a variety of academic and technical areas. ASCC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
School Highlights
American Samoa Community College serves 1,417 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,417 students
- In-state tuition: $3,550
- Out-state tuition: $3,600
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 284 teachers has grown by 140% over five years.
American Samoa Community College
(AK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
284 staff
85 staff
Student Body
The student population of American Samoa Community College has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The American Samoa Community College diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has grown by 73% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,417 students
529 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
573 students
71 students
# Part-Time Students
844 students
458 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
141 students
356 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
573 students
317 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
458 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
52 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
20%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
n/a
37%
% Hawaiian
86%
6%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
% Non Resident races
12%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.79
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
8%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3253%
0.5466%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,600
$32,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,550 is more than the state average of $3,340. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,600 is more than the state average of $3,340. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,550
$3,340
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,600
$3,340
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
67%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$14,171
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- ASCC is located on Tutuila, the largest of American Samoa's seven islands in the village of Mapusaga, nine miles west of Pago Pago, the territory's center of trade and commerce. American Samoa lies about 2,500 miles southwest of Hawaii and 1,800 miles northeast of New Zealand. Tutuila comprises approximately three-fourths of American Samoa's 76 square miles and is home to 90% of its population of nearly 60,000. The other six islands are Aunu'u, Ofu, Olosega, Ta'u, Swains and Rose Atoll. Academic Programs offered at American Samoa Community College includes Agriculture and Life Science, Mathematics, Art, Music and Drama, Nursing, Business, Physical Education, College and Life Planning, Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), Criminal Justice, Samoan Language and Culture, Education, Science, English Language Institute, Social Sciences, Health and Human Services, Trades and Technology and Languages and Literature. The Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredit the American Samoa Community College.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does American Samoa Community College cost?
American Samoa Community College's tuition is approximately $3,550 for In-State students and $3,600 for Out-State students.
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