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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a public two-year institution located in Asheville, North Carolina, serving over 6,000 students.

Asheville, NCCity: Small
$12,734AVG NET PRICE
6,297STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023

THE SIGNATURE

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Report Card

Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College operates as a public community college within the state of North Carolina. The institution enrolls more than 6,000 students and offers programs designed for two-year degree completion or transfer pathways.

The campus is situated in Asheville, providing access to local resources while maintaining its focus on accessible higher education options.

AT A GLANCE
TypeCommunityTwo years
SettingCity: Small
Calendarsemester

GETTING IN

Admissions

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a public two-year institution located in Asheville, North Carolina. The school serves an enrollment of over 6,000 students.

APPLICATION FEE

No application fee.

WHAT IT COSTS

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.

Source: IPEDS 2023

IN-STATE TUITION & FEES

$2,882/yr

Out-of-state: $9,026/yr. North Carolina residents pay roughly 68% less.

Net price by income band

$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+

AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID

$12,734/yr

▲ 60% since 2020-2168% receive aid

Average aid package $4,141.

IN THE CLASSROOM

Academics

The college offers academic programs suitable for two-year degree completion and transfer preparation. Students can pursue coursework that leads to associate degrees or technical certifications within the Asheville area.

Student–faculty ratio

14:1

First-year retention

43%

Compared with the 89% public-university median.

Undergrad majors

0

Undergraduate majors and programs

CAMPUS LIFE

Campus & Housing

Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.

Setting

City: Small

AFTER GRADUATION

Student outcomes

What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.

Source: College Scorecard 2025

Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry

$36,048

Working after 10 yrs

77.7%

Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.

Earning more than a high-school graduate

60%

60% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.

Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.