ASA College
Tel:
(718)522-9073
- The mission of ASA Institute is to educate a diverse and qualified student population to become responsible professionals committed to lifelong learning by equipping them with a firm academic foundation and career-specific competencies. ASA offers high-quality degree and certificate programs that respond to the needs of students and employers in a global economy. ASA faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining professionalism and institutional integrity in a student-centered environment.
School Highlights
- ASA College serves 4,624 students (92% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 51%.
- ASA College is one of 5 community colleges within Kings County, NY.
- The nearest community college to ASA College is CUNY New York City College of Technology (0.2 miles away).
Top Placements
ASA College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| ASA College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 137 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,624 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 34:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 4,276 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 348 students | 538 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 200 | 451 |
| % Asian | 6% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 38% | 19% |
| % Black | 34% | 17% |
| % White | 6% | 49% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 13% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 30% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,400 | $35,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
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