• 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:

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
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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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,580 students
869 students
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# Part-Time Students
385 students
511 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of ASA College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
428 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,580 students
869 students
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# 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
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% Asian
5%
8%
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% Hispanic
25%
23%
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% Black
27%
17%
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% White
5%
43%
This chart display the percentage of White students in ASA College and the percentage of White community college students in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in ASA College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
35%
4%
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% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in NY.
Diversity Score
0.86
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
28.57%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of ASA College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of NY by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
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
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of ASA College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of NY by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
93%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in ASA College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,512
$13,841
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in ASA College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in ASA College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
84%
75%
This chart display the percent admitted of ASA College and the community college average percent admitted of NY by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
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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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)

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Kings County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Kings County, NY is ASA College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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