- 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 843 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 79%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 843 students
- In-state tuition: $3,550
- Out-state tuition: $3,600
- Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
American Samoa Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 113 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
American Samoa Community College
(AK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1970
Total Faculty
113 staff
20 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of American Samoa Community College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The American Samoa Community College diversity score of 0.22 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
843 students
529 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
490 students
250 students
# Part-Time Students
353 students
353 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
843 students
843 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
490 students
490 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
353 students
353 students
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hawaiian
88%
44%
% Non Resident races
10%
2%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.00
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) (Year 2024)
33%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,600
$32,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,550 is less than the state average of $3,990. The in-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,600 is less than the state average of $4,007. The out-state tuition has declined by 37% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,550
$3,990
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,600
$4,007
Tuition Notes
$150.00 (Resident), $160.00 (Non-Resident), $215.00 (Bachelors Program)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
95%
Source: 2025 (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.
What is American Samoa Community College's ranking?
American Samoa Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alaska for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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