ASA College
- 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 2,965 students (87% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 2,965 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,298
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
ASA College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 542 teachers has grown by 295% over five years.
ASA College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
542 staff
158 staff

Student Body
The student population of ASA College has declined by 36% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The ASA College diversity score of 0.86 is more than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,965 students
1,380 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1

# Full-Time Students
2,580 students
869 students

# Part-Time Students
385 students
511 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
428 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,580 students
869 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
385 students
642 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
550 students
408 students

% Asian
5%
8%

% Hispanic
25%
23%

% Black
27%
17%

% White
5%
43%

% Two or more races
3%
2%

% Non Resident races
35%
4%

% Unknown races
n/a
3%


Diversity Score
0.86
0.72

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
28.57%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
8.51%
1.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,400
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,298 is less than the state average of $16,274. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,298
$16,274

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
93%

Median Debt for Graduates
$15,512
$13,841

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
84%
75%

SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
23
ACT Math
n/a
25
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ASA College cost?
ASA College's private state tuition is approximately $12,298.
What is the acceptance rate of ASA College?
The acceptance rate of ASA College is 84%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is ASA College's ranking?
ASA College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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