Ashland Community and Technical College

1400 College Drive
Ashland, KY 41101-3683

Tel: (606)326-2000

Ashland Community and Technical College is a comprehensive institution of higher education that for a diverse population changes lives through education and training. It provides learning experiences for those preparing for an occupation upon graduation, for those transferring to a baccalaureate institution, and for those in the workforce seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills. The comprehensive college offers programs leading to the awarding of continuing education units, certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. These programs and services are flexible, adaptable, and accessible through partnerships with other institutions and the use of technology.

School Highlights

Ashland Community and Technical College serves 3,345 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.
Ashland Community and Technical College is the only community colleges within Boyd County, KY.
The nearest community college is Ohio University-Southern Campus (3.90 miles away).

	Ashland Community and Technical College	(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	Less than 2 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	138 staff	89 staff

The student population of 3,345 has declined by 30% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has grown by 150% over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,345 students	2,416 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	24:1	26:1

# Full-Time Students	1,683 students	574 students

# Part-Time Students	1,662 students	1,842 students


% Hispanic	1%	3%

% Black	1%	8%

% White	92%	85%

% Two or more races	1%	2%

% Unknown races	4%	1%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.15	0.27

College Completion Rate	20%	29%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$28,600	$30,100

The public in-state tuition of $3,624 is less than the state average of $4,996. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,456 is less than the state average of $12,836. The out-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,624	$4,996

Out-State Tuition Fees	$12,456	$12,836

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	98%	97%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,780	$17,357

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$6,626

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Located in the foothills of eastern Kentucky, Ashland Community & Technical College has been the two-year college of choice for students in the Ashland area for more than 60 years. As a committed partner in community and workforce development and the continuous search for excellence, Ashland Community and Technical College offers diverse learning opportunities from liberal arts education to sophisticated technical programs. The college serves the community at large by offering basic skills education for adults, by supporting economic development through services to business and industry, and by providing programs and services that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the Tri-State service area. As part of Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Ashland Community & Technical College offers university-parallel programs for transfer to four-year institutions and career programs for advancement in professional fields. In addition, ACTC responds to the needs of local business and industry for state-of-the-art workforce training. Thousands of people in the tri-state area of Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia visit the ACTC campus throughout the year for life-long learning experiences and cultural programs. Ashland Community and Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.